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Current tenders

The Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt) at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a Junior Principal Investigator in Battery Science or Battery Engineering – Open Topic to commence as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term civil service position for 3 years, with the possibility of extension to 6 years upon a positive evaluation. Remuneration is paid according to salary grade A13. We're looking for an early career researcher with an excellent PhD and with an original research project in the field of batteries that s/he wants to address while working at BayBatt. A strong background in battery science or battery engineering is expected. Postdoc experience and experience in supervising students is an advantage. The position will enable you to compete successfully in high-ranking funding programs and increase your chances of obtaining a professorship. Applications are to be submitted electronically to the BayBatt Board of Directors by October 13, 2024. The complete vacancy notice and link to the application portal can be found here.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is looking to fill a W 3 university professorship for analytical chemistry (according to Section 36 HG NRW). Tasks and requirements: You will develop and apply modern analytical methods to answer current questions. Your research focus will be on biological macromolecules , food or environmentally relevant compounds. As an internationally networked scientist, you will contribute to the Wuppertal focus area of ​​"sustainable chemistry and Biology for People and the Environment" and build on existing research areas of the chemistry and biology Divisions , especially the field of food chemistry . Your topics are compatible with the interdisciplinary research approach of the University of Wuppertal, for example in the Institute for pure and applied mass spectrometry (ipaMS) or the Center for Smart Materials & Systems (CM@S). In teaching, you cover the area of ​​analytics in all chemical degree programs of the Division Chemistry and Biology (Bachelor, Master and Chemistry Teaching Qualification, Bachelor Sustainable Chemistry, Bachelor Applied Natural Sciences and State Examination in food chemistry). You are open to modern teaching methods. We expect German language skills (level B2) or the willingness to acquire these within two years at the latest. Formal requirements: Completed university degree in chemistry or a related discipline. Special ability for scientific work, usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctorate. Additional scientific achievements that are relevant for the appointment to a first professorship as a junior professor, a habilitation or a scientific activity as a research assistant at a university, research institution, in business, administration or another social area in Germany or abroad. Pedagogical aptitude, which is demonstrated by appropriate previous training or, in exceptional cases, is determined during the appointment process. You can demonstrate your visible profile, which matches the tasks and requirements mentioned, in publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals, international orientation (e.g. stays abroad, international cooperation) and the independent acquisition, leadership and Management of third-party funded projects. Application deadline: October 7, 2024. Detailed information can be found here (reference number: P24009).

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 ).

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.