Doctoral Researcher
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Job advertisement **Vacancy ID**: 059/2025 **Closing date**: 2025-04-04 The Integrated Research Training Group of PolyTarget seeks to fill the position of a Doctoral Researcher at the next possible date. The Collaborative Research Center 1278 "PolyTarget - Polymer-based nanoparticle libraries for targeted anti-inflammatory strategies" is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The goal of PolyTarget is to develop polymer-based, nanoparticulate carrier materials for pharmaceutically active ingredients for targeted therapy of diseases and syndromes, whose morbidity is characterized by an inflammatory reaction. The integrated Research Training Group of PolyTarget is educating doctoral researchers in a structured, interdisciplinary training program. Close cooperation within the multi **Your responsibilities**: - Work on an own scientific qualification project, i.e., doctorate degree - Participate in interdisciplinary research projects within the field of PolyTarget - Systematic investigation of new techniques to elucidate salient features (physical and chemical) of newly developed polymers and nanomedicines - Presentation of scientific results and active contribution in the writing of manuscripts - PhD project planning, project coordination, experimental work, reporting, and communication - Generate scientific output in terms of publications, posters, presentations, including participation at international conferences - Guidance of Bachelor/Master students and/or interns **Your profile**: - A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials or Polymer Sciences - A solid background in analytical measurement principles - Experience in structural analysis of polymers is of advantage - Enthusiasm to play an active role in the interdisciplinary research team of PolyTarget - Highly motivated and creative personality, with an interest to shape their own thesis project - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English **We offer**: - A doctoral researcher position as well as generous research funding - Excellent infrastructure for performing cutting-edge research (incl. high-end analytical ultracentrifugation, dynamic light scattering, small angle X-ray scattering, field-flow fractionation, chromatographic techniques, and many more) - An interdisciplinary working research team with expertise in all relevant areas of research, to be efficiently utilized for research - A strong scientific network integrating all relevant faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University and the University Hospital Jena, offering scientific stimulation and expertise beyond the own research objectives - Comprehensive mentoring program of hard and soft skills under guidance of an advisory board (Integrated Research Training Group) with the ability to develop individual skills and learn new skills in an optimal fashion - The place of work is Jena, Germany, a young and lively university town with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation, and a vibrant cultural scene around a university with a rich tradition The advertised position is initially limited to December 2025, extensions of up to four years are envisaged, depending on funding for the third phase of the CRC, respectively alternative funding. This is a part-time position with 65% (26 hours per week) of the working hours of a full-time employee. For further information for applicants and the information on the collection of personal data, please refer to
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Doctoral Researcher
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