PhD Position in Polymer Chemistry and Biosensors

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive and interdisciplinary profile fields in research and teaching.

The group of PD Dr. habil. Alla Synytska; Functional Polymer Interfaces Group (https://www.synytskagroup.uni-bayreuth.de/en/), Bavarian Polymer Institute - BPI, University of Bayreuth, Germany is offering an open

The position can be filled for three years starting on April 1, 2026 and is funded with a salary according to the German public service pay scale TV-L E13 (50%).
The place of work for this position is at the University of Bayreuth in Bayreuth, Bavarian Polymer Institute - BPI.

Your tasks: 

The PhD project will cover

•  the synthesis and characterization of polymeric-based core-shell particles
•  enzyme immobilization and investigation of their loading activity
•  fabrication of biosensors and investigation of electrochemical reactions

Your profile: 

• Master’s degree with an expertise in preparative polymer or organic chemistry
• Knowledge in surface modification and polymerization techniques via ATRP, RAFT, etc.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and undertake experimental research
• Excellent analysis skills and an analytical mind-set
• An ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
• Ability to review and engage with interdisciplinary studies
• A strong motivation for science and proficient written and oral communication skills in English are crucial for the successful completion of this challenging project

The University of Bayreuth appreciates the diversity of its employees as an enrichment and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are very welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the Best Practice Club "Familie in der Hochschule e.V." and has successfully participated in the HRK audit "Internationalization of the University". Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Please apply online with meaningful application documents (including cover letter, CV, University certificates, contact details of 2–3 referees) by March 6, 2026 using the key word “core-shell particles” via our Application Portal of the University of Bayreuth. The documents will be deleted after the position has been filled in accordance with data protection requirements.

For further inquiries please contact: PD Dr. habil. Alla Synytska, E-Mail: alla.synytska@uni-bayreuth.de

We are happy to welcome you to a multidisciplinary team of chemists, biologists and engineers!