Postdoctoral Group Leader (m/f/d) - Biofabrication & Digital Technologies - Stuttgart

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Your Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new research group with a focus on biofabrication and digital technologies

• Design and conduct innovative research projects (e.g., development of novel bioprinting systems, data-driven process optimization, digital workflows, combination of plasma and biofabrication technologies, new biomaterials)

• Develop new research strategies and thematic priorities within the field

• Contribute to third-party funding acquisition and research proposal preparation

• Supervise PhD candidates, Master’s students, and Bachelor’s theses

• Publish research results in high-impact international journals

• Build and maintain national and international collaborations

• Contribute to teaching activities in biofabrication or related fields

Your Profile

• PhD in biofabrication, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, materials science, process engineering, or a related field

• Strong research background in biofabrication; experience with digital methods, data science, or AI-supported approaches is an advantage

• Initial experience in student supervision, project coordination, or research management (formal leadership experience not required)

• Solid publication record appropriate for your career stage

• Interest in developing research proposals and acquiring third-party funding

• High level of motivation, creativity, and willingness to shape new research directions

• Excellent English skills; German skills or willingness to learn German are an asset

We Offer

• A responsible position with substantial freedom to shape and develop your own research group

• Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, infrastructure, and in-house mechanical and electronic workshops

• Support from experienced scientific and technical staff

• Close collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB)

• Tailored support for scientific career development and profile building

• Excellent opportunities for national and international networking

• Competitive salary according to TV‑L, based on qualification

• Full-time position, initially limited to three years

Application

Employment is based on the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV‑L).
The University of Stuttgart is actively committed to equal opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from women. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Employment will be handled by the Central Administration of the University of Stuttgart.

Please submit your application documents (cover letter, CV, relevant certificates) as a single PDF by email to: bewerbung@igvp.uni-stuttgart.de

If email submission is not possible, applications may also be submitted in paper form. Please provide copies only, as application documents will be destroyed after completion of the recruitment process in accordance with data‑protection regulations.
You can find information on data processing for applicants pursuant to Art. 13 GDPR at:
https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/datenschutz/bewerbung

Please note that we are unable to reimburse application or travel expenses.

Application deadline: 15 March 2026.

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