Doctoral Researchers

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Stuttgart offer within the German Research Council (DFG)-funded Research Training Group (RTG) 3076 “Sustainable hydrogels: From chemical structures to applicability (SusGel)” 9 PhD positions (doctoral researchers (f/m/d)).

**Organisationseinheit**:
Institut für Angewandte Biowissenschaften (IAB)

**Ihre Aufgaben**:
You will work in a dedicated, ambitious and supportive research team in state-of-the-art facilities and will experience the benefits of a structured PhD training program that provides doctoral students with interdisciplinary theoretical and experimental knowledge, methodological and general research skills, and the opportunity to develop your personal strengths. As a member of the structured training program you will benefit from mentoring by a team of two interdisciplinary professors, RTG-specific scientific and personal development workshops, networking with academic and industrial leaders, the participation in national and international conferences, and an optional research stay abroad.

**Eintrittstermin**:
October 1st, 2025

**Ihre Qualifikation**:

- Master´s degree in the fields of food chemistry, chemistry, physics, bio
- and chemical engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
- Substantial knowledge, proven interest, laboratory experience (if applicable) and experimental expertise in at least one of the following research areas are of advantage: Carbohydrates, carbohydrate-active enzymes, polymer chemistry, spectroscopic methods, material science, 3D-printing, statistical physics and molecular dynamic simulations, formulation technologies.
- Excellent communication skills as well as the willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientists who think beyond the boundaries of scientific disciplines.
- Ability to conduct in-depth technical discussions in English.
- Creativity, a solution-oriented work attitude, and problem-solving skills
- Readiness to work in a diverse, open-minded, and tolerant team.

**Das bieten wir Ihnen**:
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts largescale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

**Salary**:
Salary category EG 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Personal salaries are according to the DFG regulations.

**Contract duration**:
limited up to 48 months

**Application up to**:
May 25, 2025

**Contact person in line-management**:
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Mirko Bunzel or Prof. Dr. Gisela Guthausen, phone +49 721 608-48058.

**Application**:
**Ausschreibungsnummer: 1133/2025**

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** Kontakt**:
**Bei allgemeinen Fragen zur Bewerbung**:
Personalservice (PSE) - Personalbetreuung
Frau Kehrer
Telefon: 0721 608-45415,

Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe