2026 Postdoctoral researcher (Polymer Chemistry) at the University of Würzburg

At the Institute for Functional Materials and Biofabrication (IFB), the Chair for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry (Prof. Dr. Jürgen Groll) is currently offering a position with a focus on polymer synthesis that is initially limited to 2 years, full-time (100%) as a Postdoctoral researcher - Polymer Chemistry.

• Core task: Synthesis and characterization of novel polymers intended as base-materials for bioink formulations, with a focus on optimizing their printability and cytocompatibility for use in 4D bioprinting applications
• Participation in third-party funded projects, active collaboration with project partners, presentation of results at project meetings, and preparation of reports
• Supervision of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as publication of results in scientific journals and presentation at national and international conferences

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Würzburg
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyUniversity of Würzburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A diverse and responsible range of tasks
• Opportunity to acquire your own research funding
• A pleasant working atmosphere
• Collaboration in a collegial, interdisciplinary leadership team
• Attractive salary according to TV-L including annual special payment: We value your work and reward you with a fair and competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme: We support your financial security in retirement.
• Company sports programs: Our own gym and the Milon circuit help you stay fit and healthy. (Training hours: Mon-Fri 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM; Sat-Sun 24h.)
• Own company day-care center with extended opening hours (5:30 – 18:00): To help you better balance work and family.
• Extensive training and further education at our own academy: We promote your personal and professional development.
• Remuneration is in accordance with the relevant collective agreements. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are otherwise equally qualified.

Requirements

• A completed PhD or equivalent degree in chemistry with a solid background in polymer synthesis for biomedical applications (ideally in bioink development)
• Experience in scientific research, ideally in a related project
• Strong interest in applied research
• Enjoyment of working in an interdisciplinary, international, and motivated team

Application Documents

• In the case of a university degree from a non-EU country, a long version of the certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education is required.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Aplications are made via the Application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Würzburg webpage.