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Details of the postdoctoral positions
Application Round
September 2026
Project title
Microrobotics and micromotors (Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering)
City
Heidelberg
Specific field of research
Physics
Materials Research
Complex Systems
Max Planck Institute
Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
Broad field of research
Chemistry, Physics and Technology Section
Short description of the group/project/topic of research

We are seeking a highly-motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to join our interdisciplinary team to work in the field of microsystems engineering to develop new micromotors, as well as novel micro- and nanotools for targeted delivery and sensing. Our lab has developed optically and chemically powered microswimmers, magnetic nanorobotic systems that can penetrate tissues, and ultrasound technologies for wireless actuation and stimulation. We invite creative engineers or physicists to join our research team to develop the next generation of micromotors that open up new possibilities for future medical applications.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree in a relevant field and possess excellent experimental skills. Experience with developing experimental setups and instruments, multiphysics simulations, and microfabrication is a plus. We offer a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. 

Additional information

Please note that our institute is expanding. While the start of the project will be in Heidelberg, we envision that our activities will continue at our institute’s second site in nearby Heilbronn (see press release: https://www.mpg.de/24330473/news-page), when the completely new facilities in Heilbronn are up and running.

Requirements
Requirements

Applicants have to upload their 

  • CV (including a publication list)
  • a summary of previous research
  • and a statement of interest
Principal Investigator
Peer Fischer - Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
Email: Peer.Fischer@mr.mpg.de
Contact person
Prof. Peer Fischer
peer.fischer@mr.mpg.de
+49 6221 5419870