Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) in Magnetically Controlled Living Therapeutic Materials | PhD Student (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The INM research group Structure Formation is seeking a motivated Doctoral Researcher to develop magnetically controlled Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) for biomedical applications, specifically targeted drug delivery in the bladder. This interdisciplinary project combines synthetic biology, nanomaterials, and biomedical engineering, focusing on creating remotely controllable bio-hybrid implants using thermo-responsive genetic switches and magnetic nanoparticle composites. Day-to-day tasks include synthesizing and characterizing superparamagnetic and ferromagnetic nanoparticles, optimizing their magnetothermal properties, creating magnetic heating setups, and integrating these particles into composite materials for remote-controlled thermal actuation. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, or nanotechnology, and is interested in the interface of materials science and biomedical applications. The position offers hands-on experience in advanced material design, bacterial engineering, and translational research within a dynamic, international environment.