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The Institute of Physical Chemistry in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position in the research group of Prof Marcel Rey of a

Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L)

Your tasks:

• Preparation and characterization of stimuli-responsive polymeric particles and emulsions stabilized by them.
• Establishment and further development of advanced measurement techniques based on atomic force microscopy.
• Development and optimization of experimental protocol to investigate stabilization and destabilization mechanisms of switchable emulsions
• Analysis of complex experimental datasets, including software-assisted evaluation, to elucidate the interactions governing stimuli-responsive emulsions.
• Documentation and presentation of results at scientific conferences.
• Publication of results in scientific journals.
• The position is tied to working towards a doctorate.

Our expectations:

• A university degree (Master’s/Diploma) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field is required.
• We are looking for a committed, motivated, and team-oriented individual who is characterized by an independent working style.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with project-related topics is desirable but can also be acquired during the PhD. These include:
• Experience in atomic force microscopy; optimal in-liquid
• Experience in polymer and nano-technology
• Experience with emulsions or colloidal matter.

Advantages for you:

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof Marcel Rey (mrey@uni-muenster.de).

Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, certificates) in electronic form (PDF file) by 2026-07-10 at:

Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.

Reference-Numer: 2026_06_22