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The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, has an opening for a position as Assistant professor (tenure track) in inorganic chemistry. The Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry of the Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor position in the field of inorganic chemistry in the broadest sense. The role includes: teaching at bachelor, master and postgraduate levels, as well as supervising master's and doctoral theses. The candidate should be able to teach in French about two years after taking up the position. The candidate will be expected to: develop a fundamental, creative and high‐quality line of research at the national and international level in his/her area of ​​specialization and to obtain external funding. He/she will also be responsible for administrative and organizational tasks within the Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry and the Faculty. Requirements: PhD in chemistry or equivalent qualification. Major publications in international journals. Starting date: July 1, 2025 or upon mutual agreement. Applications, consisting of a letter of motivation, a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a copy of the highest diploma, a 5-page research plan and a list of references that may be contacted by the committee must be submitted exclusively online before September 15, 2024 (23:59 Geneva time) on the University's website here where the advertisement can also be consulted. No paper applications or applications sent by email will be accepted. With a view to parity, the University encourages applications from women. Contact: Further information can be obtained from Professor Eric Bakker ( eric.bakker@unige.ch ).

Tenure Track Professorship for the field of “Photoactive Derivatives and Materials of the Main Group Elements” – Graz University of Technology. The Institute for Inorganic Chemistry within the Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering and Biotechnology at the Graz University of Technology invites applications from outstanding and scholars researchers for a tenure-track position at in the area of ​​photoactive derivatives and materials of the main group elements, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2024. Full details and application can be found here. Application deadline: July 27th, 2024.

Visiting Professor for Physiological Chemistry and Cellular Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024 | Working hours: 10.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. A1. Limited contract until: 02/28/2025. Job ID: 2778. The successful candidate will represent the fields of physiological chemistry and cellular biochemistry in teaching and research. Furthermore, the candidate's participation in existing or planned research collaborations of the Faculty of Chemistry or the University of Vienna is expected as well as a high motivation to integrate into existing and planned interdisciplinary clinical and scientific collaborations of the faculty. Requirements: Doctorate/PhD and at least 5 years of post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution; Several years of independent teaching experience; A relevant habilitation (venia docendi) or an internationally recognized equivalent qualification is desirable; Outstanding achievements in research, excellent publication record, international reputation; Experience in the conception, acquisition and management of larger research projects as well as the ability to lead research groups; Excellent knowledge of English. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Bernhard Keppler, bernhard.keppler@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 07/31/2024.

Visiting Professor for Biomolecular & Integrative Physiology at the Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024 | Working hours: 8.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. A1 | Limited contract until: 03/31/2025 | Job ID: 2777. The tasks of the professorship include the professional representation of biomolecular and integrative physiology with reference to the molecular interaction between chemosensors and food-relevant stimuli and their metabolic effects in teaching and research. We would also like you to participate in research networks of the Faculty of Chemistry and the University of Vienna and expect a high willingness to integrate into interdisciplinary clinical and scientific networks of the faculty. Requirements: Doctorate/PhD and at least 5 years of post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution; A relevant habilitation (venia docendi) or an internationally recognized equivalent qualification is desirable; Outstanding achievements in research, excellent publication record, international reputation and successful acquisition of third-party funding; Proven leadership qualities; Experience in the conception, acquisition and management of major research projects; University teaching experience; Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Bernhard Keppler, bernhard.keppler@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 07/31/2024.

Synthetic Chemistry – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo. The department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications from outstanding scholars and researchers for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in any area of ​​Synthetic Chemistry, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025 .Full details can be found here.

Analytical Chemistry – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo. The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications from outstanding scholars and researchers for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of ​​Analytical Chemistry, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025 .In exceptional cases, an appointment at a more senior rank will be considered. Full details can be found here.

The Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University (RPTU) in Landau is looking to fill a position as a senior academic councillor as a teacher for special tasks in the subject of chemistry (lifelong civil service, A14 LBesG, 100%, alternatively as an employee E13 TV-L ). The full call for proposals can be found here. We are looking for a person with outstanding professional expertise in the field of general and inorganic chemistry, who will actively participate in the profile development of the Institute for Science Education and the Chemistry Didactics working group , as well as be intensively involved in the supervision of the relevant study programs: The Department of Chemistry supervises, among others, the Bachelor's degree programs (B. Sc.) Environmental Sciences, Humans and the Environment and environmental chemistry as well as the chemistry-related Bachelor's (B. Ed. Primary School, Special Needs School, Realschule Plus, Gymnasium) and Master's teaching degree programs ( M. Ed. Realschule Plus, Gymnasium). The post holder should use his/her proven expertise in general and inorganic chemistry to cover the full range of teaching for the environmental science and teaching-related degree programs (lectures, seminars, exercises). The person contributes to the quality assurance and further development of these degree programs and the the underlying curricular standards of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate for teacher training. Excellent teaching performance and the ability to teach in German are expected. The teaching obligation is 16 SWS. The willingness to work in the university's self-administration is required. The Didactic research in the Chemistry Didactics working group covers the entire range from empirical basic research to application-oriented development research and is characterized by cooperation with the other didactics departments of the Institute for Science Education as well as with the Institute for Environmental Sciences and the Institute for Mathematics. The opportunity for further scientific qualification (Habilitation or doctorate) is made possible. We look forward to receiving your detailed application by August 13, 2024 at the latest. The interviews are expected to take place on September 4, 2024 (from 1 p.m.) and September 5, 2024 (from 9 a.m.). If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Björn Risch ( b .risch@rptu.de ).