Research Group Leader in Biomembrane Engineering

The Max Planck Institute for Medical Research invites applications for a Research Group Leader position in Biomembrane Engineering, funded by the DFG’s Emmy Noether Program. The successful candidate will establish a new research group at the Heilbronn site in March 2026, focusing on engineering synthetic lipid vesicles to investigate biophysical properties of cells and lipid vesicles, with applications in drug delivery and lipid-associated diseases. The role bridges biology, physics, and chemistry, aiming to translate fundamental insights into biotechnological innovations. Candidates should have a strong background in experimental biophysics, lipid membranes, or related fields, and demonstrate potential to lead an independent research group.