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The Technical University of Berlin, Faculty II – Mathematics and Natural Sciences, at the Institute of Chemistry, in cooperation with the Free University of Berlin, is seeking to fill a full professorship (salary grade W3) in the field of "Green Chemistry." Reference number: II-237/25 (available immediately / permanent / application deadline July 1, 2025 ). Job description: The successful candidate will be expected to fully represent the fields of green chemistry and inorganic chemistry in teaching and to contribute to the delivery of courses for the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and food chemistry . The courses should be taught in German and English. Duties will also include supervising students in the preparation of their theses. Research should be conducted in a current area of ​​molecular inorganic chemistry, preferably in the field of catalysis based on organometallic or coordination compounds, with a particular focus on the principles of green chemistry, including the development of sustainable, resource- and energy-saving chemical processes. The research area should integrate into the Berlin-based collaborative projects, thereby enabling broad collaboration. Further responsibilities include leadership and management of the department and its staff, the promotion of 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. The detailed call for proposals with expected qualifications and application instructions can be foundhere (German) and here (English). Please submit your application, quoting reference number II-237/25, along with the usual documents (CV, academic career, copies of certificates and diplomas, research concept, teaching portfolio, publication list, the five most important publications, and evidence of completed or applied for third-party funded projects, summarized in a single PDF file), exclusively by email to the Dean of Faculty II, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Stannat, at appoint@naturalsciences.tu-berlin.de.

The Institute of pharmacy at the Faculty of Chemistry and pharmacy at the University of Innsbruck is seeking to fill a professorship in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in accordance with Section 98 of the Universities Act (UG). The employment relationship with the university is under private law and is based on the Salaried Employees Act and is permanent. The employment rate is 100%. The full-time version of the job description (published in the membership magazine on June 12, 2025) is available here. The University of Innsbruck aims to increase the proportion of women in its positions and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority in cases of equal qualifications. Applications must be received electronically at the University of Innsbruck, Faculty Service Center, Innrain 52f, A-6020 Innsbruck ( fss-innrain52f@uibk.ac.at ) by July 24, 2025 at the latest. This position is classified in employment group A1 of the collective agreement for university employees and carries a minimum salary of €6,604.30 per month (14 times the salary). A higher salary, depending on qualifications and experience, and the funding of the professorship are subject to appointment negotiations. In addition, the university offers numerous attractive additional benefits. University Professor ^{Dr. Veronika} Sexl, Rector.

The Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences is seeking to fill a professorship in "Applied Polymer Science" (salary grade W 2 LBesO W) in the Department of Chemistry at the Krefeld campus, starting March 1, 2026. The position will cover the full range of Applied Polymer Science teaching topics in Bachelor's and Master's programs within the Department of Chemistry, including the basic practical courses in organic chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, and binder chemistry for coating applications. In line with your expertise in the field of polymer science, you will offer in-depth courses in the Master's program related to the department's strategic orientation, focusing on the topics of "Surfaces," "Sustainability and Green Chemistry," and "Chemistry 4.0." You hold a university degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, preferably with a focus on macromolecular chemistry or a polymer application area (e.g., for coating materials, adhesives, 3D printing), and a relevant doctorate. You will also have professional experience in the chemical industry in the field of polymers for industrial applications. Your work will give you experience in transferring methods from polymer research into daily practice. Your professional career will give you experience in applied research and will enable you to contribute to the research strength of our department and the ILOC and HIT institutes, supervise cooperative doctorates, and acquire research and third-party funded projects. Our Department of Chemistry combines 150 years of tradition with modern, practice-oriented teaching and research. We educate students in chemistry, biotechnology , and chemical engineering in and for Europe's strongest chemical region, specializing in coating technology, technical chemistry, instrumental analysis, applied organic chemistry, and biotechnology . The associated institutes ILOC and HIT pool our research in the areas of surfaces, sustainability, and Chemistry 4.0. The complete call for proposals , as well as information on the application portal and appointment process, can be found here.

The Institute of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry and pharmacy at the University of Innsbruck is seeking to fill a professorship in biochemistry in accordance with Section 98 of the Universities Act (UG). The employment relationship with the university is under private law and is based on the Salaried Employees Act and is permanent. The employment rate is 100%. The binding long version (published in the membership magazine of June 4, 2025) details of duties, employment requirements, and application procedures can be found here. The University of Innsbruck aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority if they have equal qualifications. Applications (with the fully completed “Questionnaire” form, download ) can be submitted no later than July 22, 2025, in any case electronically, to the University of Innsbruck, Faculty Service Center, Innrain 52f, A-6020 Innsbruck ( fss-innrain52f@uibk.ac.at ). This position is classified in employment group A1 of the collective agreement for university employees and carries a minimum salary of €6,604.30 per month (14 times the salary). A higher salary, depending on qualifications and experience, and the professorship's equipment are subject to appointment negotiations. In addition, the university offers numerous attractive additional benefits. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Veronika Sexl, Rector.

The Institute of Nutritional Sciences at the Faculty of Biosciences at Friedrich Schiller University Jena is seeking to fill a W2 professorship in nutrition and prevention as soon as possible. The applicant is sought to possess broad expertise and strong teaching skills, an excellent research profile in basic, applied, or bioanalytical research in nutritional sciences, and a focus on human-relevant questions relating to nutrition and the prevention of diet-related and age-associated diseases. Particular emphasis is placed on a profile that complements the institute's existing research areas in order to optimally complement the existing expertise. Expanded networking with the faculty's research groups, particularly the Institute of pharmacy, and non-university research institutions in Jena, as well as participation in the university's key research areas of "Aging and Age-Associated Processes" and/or "Microbial Communities and Chemical Communication" is desired. We also expect a strong commitment to acquiring third-party funding, as well as visible networking in national and international research and leadership skills. Our future colleague will cooperate across disciplines and contribute his or her knowledge to dialogue with society. We are looking for someone with an excellent teaching record, who will be involved in training in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Nutritional Sciences and who will be committed to modernizing the teaching program. The language of instruction is German. Participation in academic self-administration is part of the job. Requirements for employment are a completed degree, preferably in nutritional sciences or food chemistry, a relevant doctorate, a habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements, and pedagogical aptitude. Appointment as a professor will be on a permanent civil service basis, provided the legal requirements are met. Applications are accepted until June 23, 2025. Further information can be found here.

The Institute of Materials Chemistry, Molecular Materials Chemistry Research Area, is currently seeking to fill a tenure-track position, expected to begin in July 2025 (40 hours per week), with the following responsibilities. The position is initially limited to six years and, upon conclusion and fulfillment of a qualification agreement, includes the possibility of permanent employment as an Associate Professor. The tenure-track position is assigned to the Institute of Materials Chemistry, Molecular Materials Chemistry Research Area, and encompasses research and teaching in the field of _CO2 conversion and photoelectrochemistry. The research should focus on the development of novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials, their synthesis, and their use in _CO2 conversion and related sustainable energy applications. The applicant's scientific profile should complement the ongoing research activities within the recently established Cluster of Excellence (CoE) "Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage." Your tasks: Research: Development of industrially scalable systems for sustainable energy applications; design and development of organic-inorganic hybrid materials; investigation of these hybrid materials as photoelectrocatalysts for sustainable energy applications such as _CO2 conversion to solar fuels; elucidation of the underlying mechanisms in catalysis using in-situ and operando spectroscopy and spectroelectrochemistry; dissemination of research results; organization of scientific conferences/symposia and outreach activities. Administration: Participation in university self-administration. Teaching: The tenured position is expected to cover the areas of inorganic chemistry and materials chemistry in teaching, both through lectures and laboratory exercises. Independent organization and delivery of courses within the Bachelor's program in technical chemistry as well as within the relevant Master's programs (e.g., "technical chemistry," "Chemistry and Technology of Materials," "Green Chemistry"). Please note that bachelor's programs at TU Wien are currently taught in German, and appropriate language skills are required. Further information and application can be found here.

The Faculty of Chemistry at the Georg August University of Göttingen, at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, is seeking to fill a temporary professorship (W1 NBesO) with tenure track (W2 NBeSO) as soon as possible: a W1 professorship with tenure track to W2 in Physical-Inorganic Chemistry of Energy Conversion (f/m/d). The appointment is initially for a period of three years. Upon positive interim evaluation, the employment relationship will be extended for a further three years. The position will be transitioned to a tenured professorship without a call for proposals (W2) following a further positive evaluation. The successful candidate is expected to be a team player and committed individual who represents the field of inorganic chemistry in research and teaching and meaningfully complements the institute's research priorities. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding achievements in the application of modern spectroscopic and analytical methods to elucidate current inorganic issues related to energy conversion processes. This includes research areas such as (but not limited to) the application of electroanalytical methods to investigate heterogeneous electrocatalysts or the application of time-resolved methods for light-induced molecular processes. A visible synthesis component of previous and future work is expected. The prospective integration of modern, data-driven methods is welcome. The professorship will be located within the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and is intended to meaningfully complement the faculty-wide research priorities of "sustainable chemistry" and "Analytical Methods for Molecular Interactions" as well as the university's core topic of "Fundamentals of Energetic Processes in Matter." Participation in existing (especially SFB 1633) and planned research networks of the faculty, including within the broader physical sciences, is expected. Participation in academic self-administration is required. The university values ​​research-oriented teaching. The employment requirements are set out in Section 30 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (Niedersächsisches Hochschulgesetz) in its currently applicable version. Applicants who completed their doctorate at the University of Göttingen can generally only be considered if they changed universities after completing their doctorate or have been working academically outside the University of Göttingen for at least two years. The Göttingen University Foundation reserves the right to appoint professors. Details will be provided upon request. Please send your application, including the usual documents, a list of publications, and a description of your teaching and research activities, to the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry at the Georg-August-University Göttingen by June 22, 2025. Please submit your documents via the application portal. The Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry will be happy to provide further information ( dekanat@chemie.uni-goettingen.de ).