Postdoc in Bioinspired Protein Materials and Sustainable 3D Printing Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart is advertising a fully funded postdoc in bioinspired protein materials and sustainable 3D printing. The project focuses on protein-based materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics, with an emphasis on real mechanical performance, full biodegradability, and processability via additive manufacturing.

The research sits at the intersection of polymer chemistry, additive manufacturing, and microfluidics, and is carried out in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in materials development and experimental fabrication, especially those who want to build functional materials rather than only characterize them.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in chemical engineering, materials science, biochemistry, or a closely related area. Interest or experience in protein materials, polymer processing, 3D printing, and microfluidics would be relevant.

Funding: the position is fully funded and offered as a 2-year contract under TVöD E13.

Application window: applications are evaluated from mid-June to end of September 2026, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found. Applicants must submit materials through the online portal.

Institution: Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart, Germany.