Post Doctoral Researcher in Food Structure Engineering of Biobased Materials

• Design and conduct experiments on the post-processing of mycelium materials.
• Apply and develop soft matter characterization techniques, including rheology, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
• Analyze structure–property and structure-function relationships in mycelium-based systems.
• Scale-up processes at the industrial partner
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams at ETH Zürich and Planetary AG.
• Communicate findings through scientific publications, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to the supervision of graduate students and support lab management.

• PhD in Materials Science, Food Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in soft matter physics, rheology, or biomaterials.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with biological materials, especially fungal or mycelium-based systems..
• Interest in translational research and industry collaboration.

We place a high value on social and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is:

• Proactive and self-driven.
• A strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Open-minded and adaptable to interdisciplinary environments.
• Capable of clear and empathetic communication across academic and industry settings.