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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Electrochemical Organic Synthesis and Catalysis. Vacancy number V25.0464. The University of Groningen has an opening for an Assistant Professor (0.8-1.0 FTE) to strengthen our position in the field of electrochemical organic synthesis and catalysis, affiliated with the nationwide ARC CBBC Program. Synthetic organic chemistry is a core discipline of the chemical sciences and a major challenge for the coming decades is the development of sustainable chemical synthesis methods and processes. Electrochemical organic synthesis, electrocatalysis and photoredox-catalysis have the potential to replace current synthetic methods in organic chemistry and allow production of chemicals based on low-cost electricity and low-waste transformations. Both in research and teaching, investment in high level electrochemical organic synthesis is warranted to maintain a frontier international position in organic synthesis and chemical conversion. As affiliated to the ARC CBBC, the candidate will have ample opportunities to strengthen academic and industrial cooperation with other CBBC partners (from the University of Groningen, Utrecht University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Shell, Akzo-Nobel, Nouryon and BASF). We offer you a full-time position and excellent career opportunities in our faculty's career system Career Paths in Science and Engineering, including the perspective to get a permanent appointment (tenure) in 1-3 years and become Full Professor in approximately 10 years. As Assistant Professor with a focus on research you will: Set up and develop your own research line and research group. Teach in and contribute to the development of the degree programs BSc Chemistry, BSc Chemical Engineering and MSc Chemistry. Supervise PhD students. Acquire external funding. Promote the societal relevance of your research. Contribute to the organization of the faculty, for example by participating in working groups and committees. At the stage of Assistant Professor, 60% of your time is dedicated to research, 30% to teaching, and 10% to organizational tasks. At the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, we are committed to fostering the growth and development of young academic talent. We recognize the importance of providing ample opportunities for personal and professional advancement. For more information please visit here.

University Professorship (W3 Salary Grade) in the Department of "Catalytic Technologies for Sustainable Energy Carriers and Chemicals" - The Technische Universität Berlin - Faculty II - Institute of Chemistry - together with the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy - is seeking to fill a university professorship (W3 Salary Grade) in the Department of "Catalytic Technologies for Sustainable Energy Carriers and Chemicals" in conjunction with the management of a newly established institute at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin through a joint appointment procedure (Berlin Model). Your responsibilities: The development and implementation of climate-neutral technologies are crucial for advancing the energy transition in sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as the chemical industry and aviation and maritime transport, and for sustainably reducing their _CO2 emissions. The professorship in "Catalytic Technologies for Sustainable Energy Carriers and Chemicals" focuses on an innovative research area at the interface between laboratory-scale synthesis and process application, with the goal of developing scalable technologies. In terms of teaching, the professorship will primarily set new standards in the areas of green chemistry, materials science chemistry, and synthesis and catalysis in the Master's program in chemistry. Courses will be taught in English. The successful candidate should offer and supervise research projects for graduate students and doctoral theses. The responsibilities include acquiring and managing third-party funded projects and working closely with existing departments in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. Further responsibilities include managing and leading the department and its staff, promoting young researchers, women and social diversity, knowledge and technology transfer, internationalization initiatives, gender- and diversity-competent and sustainability-oriented action, and committee and commission work. A detailed call for proposals with the employment requirements, desired qualifications, and application instructions can be found in German here and in English here. Please submit your application by September 28, 2025, quoting the reference number II-323/25, along with the usual documents (CV, certificates, research concept, teaching portfolio, publication list, the five most important publications, and evidence of completed or applied for third-party funded projects) exclusively by email in PDF format (in one file) to the Dean of Faculty II, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Stannat, at appoint@naturalsciences.tu-berlin.de.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo is seeking applications for an Associate Professor or Full Professor to hold a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neutron Sciences. The position may be held in one of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry or Physics and Astronomy. Please see here for further information.

The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bonn invites applications for a W2 Professorship (with tenure) in Inorganic Chemistry to be filled as soon as possible. Successful candidates are expected to be internationally renowned in experimental inorganic chemistry that complements and strengthens the areas represented by the existing research groups within the Institute and the Department of Chemistry. An excellent research track record relative to the candidate's career stage is expected. The candidate is expected to actively participate in the acquisition of third-party funding and to contribute to the development of collaborative research programs. Teaching is an integral part of the professorial position and teaching in all stages of the study program in German and English language is required. Non-German speakers would be expected to teach in German within a reasonable timeframe. A high-quality teaching concept is therefore expected. Cooperation in academic administration is also expected. The general conditions of employment are according to § 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia. The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the State Equality Act. Applications from suitable individuals with a certified seriousness and those of equal status disability are particularly welcome. Please apply with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas, list of publications including five selected reprints, list of invited talks, list of courses taught, teaching concept, teaching evaluations if available, concise descriptions of current and prospective research projects, and list of third-party funding) by October 20, 2025 via the online portal here. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Nikolay Kornienko ( acprof@uni-bonn.de ).