{"id":37119,"date":"2024-11-14T11:46:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T11:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/work-at-inm-v2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:21:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T10:21:02","slug":"work-at-inm-v2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/en\/work-at-inm-v2\/","title":{"rendered":"Work at INM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 60%;border-radius:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work at INM<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Welcome to INM &#8211; Leibniz Institute for New Materials, where forward-thinking research meets interdisciplinary collaboration. At INM, scientists working in materials science across chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering find a stimulating academic environment that fosters creativity, promotes intellectual growth, and drives scientific progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\">Our institute offers state-of-the-art core facilities for Materials Research &amp; Engineering, attractive and flexible opportunities for career development, and a respectful, open-minded, and integrative working culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:info@leibniz-inm.de\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apply now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/en\/job-offers-2\/\">Open Positions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-1024x623.png\" alt=\"Researcher in a laboratory wearing a lab coat and gloves carefully pipettes at a lab workstation; reagents, bottles, and laboratory equipment are visible in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-36214 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-406x247.png 406w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-1536x935.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-2048x1246.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-480x292.png 480w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-320x195.png 320w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-310x189.png 310w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-960x584.png 960w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01-620x377.png 620w, https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/INM-work-at-inm-01.png 1775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:4rem\">Career Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Scientific Leaders<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The scientific work at INM is performed in scientific units that do research independently in alignment with INM mission. With its flat hierarchy structure, INM promotes scientific freedom, engagement, and creativity, and high visibility to its scientific leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As research department or group leaders at INM, you perform independent research and mature your own profile in a topic of relevance for INM. You benefit from a supportive scientific organization structure and a first-class scientific environment, funding and infrastructure for scientific and career progress. This is particularly attractive to research leaders in their first independent position, where a supportive environment can make a difference in the daily work and yearly output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a scientific leader at INM, you are responsible for the research strategy of your scientific unit, for recruiting and the management of human and financial resources. You work in synergy with other units at INM and contribute to INM\u2019s scientific success and visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">INM regularly opens positions to hire new scientific leaders and support independent career development of early career scientists. The positions can also be opened ad-hoc, to support recruiting researchers that have successfully acquired a large grant (i.e. ERC-Starting Grant, Emmy Noether, NanomatFutur etc) in a topic of relevance and complementarity to the institute. Interested candidates should directly contact INM\u2019s Scientific Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.quote-container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:55% 45%;align-items:center;gap:5px;border:2px solid #f2f2f2;background:linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #c1f2ff 100%);border-radius:15px;position:relative;padding-top:0;min-height:420px}.quote-container>div{height:100%}.quote-container>div.quote-content{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:30px}.quote-container>div.quote-image{display:flex;align-items:flex-end}@media (max-width:980px){.quote-container{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}}.quote-container .quote-content{position:relative;padding-left:6rem;padding-top:0}@media (max-width:980px){.quote-container .quote-content{padding:7rem 1.5rem 0 !important}}.quote-container .quote-content br{display:none}.quote-container .quote-icon{font-size:0px;color:#00bfff;position:absolute;top:-2rem;left:6rem;width:148px;height:102px;z-index:1;background:url(\/wp-content\/themes\/inm\/images\/quote-sign.svg) center center no-repeat;background-size:contain}@media (max-width:980px){.quote-container .quote-icon{left:50%;width:150px;height:110px;transform:translate(-50%, 0);background-size:100%}}.quote-container .quote-content_wrap{width:550px;height:150px}@media (max-width:980px){.quote-container .quote-content_wrap{width:auto !important;height:auto !important}}.quote-container .quote-text{margin:0 0 0;font-size:2.5rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2}@media (max-width:980px){.quote-container .quote-text{font-size:1.5rem !important}}.quote-container .quote-author{font-weight:bold;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.2;margin:0}@media (max-width:980px){.quote-container .quote-author{font-size:1rem !important}}.quote-container .quote-image img{max-width:100%;display:flex}@media (max-width:768px){.quote-container .quote-image{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}}<\/style>\n    <div class=\"quote-container\">\n        <span class=\"quote-icon\">\u201c<\/span>\n        <div class=\"quote-content\">\n            <div class=\"quote-content_wrap\">\n                <p class=\"quote-text\">INM provided the ideal environment to advance my scientific vision, build a dedicated research team, and tackle highly challenging questions. The institute\u2019s continuous support and balance of guidance and independence enabled me to secure competitive funding and drive innovation.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"quote-author\">Dr. Oskar Staufer, Head of Immuno-Materials<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"quote-image\">\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oskar-Staufer.png\" \n                 alt=\"Dr. Oskar Staufer\" \n                 width=\"1000\" \n                 height=\"800\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Postdoctoral Researchers<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">At INM, postdoctoral researchers thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international environment that fosters both scientific excellence and innovation. You\u2019ll have access to state-of-the-art technical facilities and collaborate closely with experts across diverse fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As part of collaborative networks, you will gain valuable experience in project management, reporting, and supervising students, while also contributing to impactful research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your journey will include opportunities to attend national and international summer schools, scientific conferences, and fairs, where you\u2019ll present your work to the global research community. If you\u2019re interested in technology transfer and industry collaboration, INM offers the chance to engage in application-oriented research and participate in joint projects with industrial partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We also support your personal and professional development through complementary seminars on soft skills and career planning, as well as German and English language courses available at the institute.<br>Our commitment to early-career researchers includes comprehensive mentoring and career support. Annual appraisals with supervisors provide a platform to discuss career goals and growth opportunities. INM ensures clear pathways for advancement in science, technology transfer, and science management, empowering you to shape your career with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"quote-container\">\n        <span class=\"quote-icon\">\u201c<\/span>\n        <div class=\"quote-content\">\n            <div class=\"quote-content_wrap\">\n                <p class=\"quote-text\">At INM, an interdisciplinary and international environment fosters scientific collaboration, providing researches with cutting-edge resources to push the boundaries of materials innovation<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"quote-author\">Dr. Gerardo Asensio Mart\u00edn, Postdoc Dynamic Biomaterials<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"quote-image\">\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/INM-Gerardo-Asensio-02.png\" \n                 alt=\"\" \n                 width=\"800\" \n                 height=\"800\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Doctoral Researchers<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">INM is committed to the qualification and training of the next generation of scientists. If you are looking for a vibrant and international scientific environment for your doctoral studies in the field of materials science, INM is an excellent choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As a doctoral researcher, you will be embedded in a multi-faceted supervision, education, and support structure. As part of a scientific unit at INM, you will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities, personalized supervision and guidance, and plenty opportunities for close interaction with experts in different fields. At internal meetings and cross-group seminars your presentation skills will be reinforced and you will expand your cooperation network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You will attend national and international conferences and present you research results to the international research community. Soft-skill seminars organized at INM or at Saarland University will complete your scientific profile and prepare you for your next career step. Language courses in German and English are available at the institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Doctoral-Research-Guidelines-INM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INM Guidelines for Doctoral Researchers<\/a>\u201d, you will find further details on life as Doctoral Researcher at INM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"quote-container\">\n        <span class=\"quote-icon\">\u201c<\/span>\n        <div class=\"quote-content\">\n            <div class=\"quote-content_wrap\">\n                <p class=\"quote-text\">INM creates a space where scientists can take risks, learn from each other, and push the limits of what&#8217;s possible<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"quote-author\">Cansu Koek, Doctoral Researcher Energy Materials<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"quote-image\">\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/INM-Cansu-koek.png\" \n                 alt=\"\" \n                 width=\"1200\" \n                 height=\"800\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Staff scientist <\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">To retain domain-specific skills, expertise, and experience in topics of central and long-term relevance for the scientific progress of the institute, INM hires staff scientists. These are highly trained and specialized researchers, typically with a few years of postdoctoral expertise outside of INM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As staff scientist you uptake a central role in the further development of scientific expertise within a Research Department in parallel to your contribution to scientific projects. You also uptake central duties of relevance for the institute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"quote-container\">\n        <span class=\"quote-icon\">\u201c<\/span>\n        <div class=\"quote-content\">\n            <div class=\"quote-content_wrap\">\n                <p class=\"quote-text\">At INM, a supportive community and diverse expertise inspire collaboration and innovation<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"quote-author\">Dr. Cao Nguyen Duong, Head of Core Facility Fluorescence Microscopy<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"quote-image\">\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cao-Nguyen-Duong-4.png\" \n                 alt=\"Dr. Cao Nguyen Duong, INM \u2013 Leibniz-Institut f\u00fcr Neue Materialien gGmbH\" \n                 width=\"1000\" \n                 height=\"800\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Student intern<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The INM welcomes applications for performing B.Sc. or M.Sc. theses or an internship during your studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We offer state-of-the-art research facilities and personalized supervision and guidance from experienced scientists within international and multidisciplinary teams. 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                                  \r\n                                            <p>From ambitious students to established leaders \u2013 INM is a hub for scientific success stories<\/p>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"grid-column \">\r\n                                    <div class=\"story-cards\">\r\n                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/en\/about-oskar\/\" class=\"story-card\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"story-card-iamge\">\r\n                                        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Oskar-Staufer-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"story-content\">\r\n                                                                             <span class=\"headline\">Dr. Oskar Staufer<\/span>\r\n                                                                                                                <h3>Launching<br>a Research Group<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                                                <p>Transforming ideas into reality <br \/>\r\nthrough innovative research<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/en\/about-lola\/\" class=\"story-card\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"story-card-iamge\">\r\n                                        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.leibniz-inm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Lola-Gonzalez-Garcia-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n      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