Posted: 15 November 2026 - Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg University and the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the AcouLiVe project, which aims to develop continuous-flow ultrasound-based methods for loading therapeutic cargo into lipid vesicles while preserving cargo activity and membrane integrity. The successful candidate will engineer lipid vesicles with controlled properties, develop and optimize a continuous-flow µSonicator, and assess loading efficiency and cargo activity. The position offers joint supervision, access to advanced facilities, and opportunities for independent research development, including student supervision and grant proposal writing. The initial appointment is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.