Professorships

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The GDCh job list “Professorships” includes professorships, junior professorships and positions for young scientists in chemistry at home and abroad.

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At the University of Bayreuth, a W3 professorship for organic chemistry is to be filled as a civil servant for life in the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Geosciences from April 1, 2025. We are looking for a person with a proven track record in research and teaching who is active and internationally visible in a current field of organic chemistry. Research should focus on the synthesis and application of small molecules and complement the existing research priorities in organic chemistry in Bayreuth. The ability and willingness to work with groups from the life sciences is required and should be supplemented by connections to other relevant research areas such as inorganic, physical and macromolecular chemistry . A good publication record, the successful acquisition of third-party funding and the ability to work in interdisciplinary collaboration are expected, including in initiatives to establish new research alliances and coordinated programs. Great value is placed on collaborations within the department, within the framework of the university's interdisciplinary profile fields, in particular "Molecular Biosciences", "Food and Health Sciences" and "Polymer and Colloid Research" as well as in joint projects such as the special research areas "MultiTrans" and "Microplastics". The future holder of the position (m/f/d) should represent the subject of organic chemistry in its entirety in the current and planned bachelor's and master's degree programs in chemistry, the minor subject training, the teaching degree programs and other relevant degree programs at the University of Bayreuth. Active participation in the further development of the curriculum, especially the Master's program in Natural and Active Chemistry, is desired. The ability to teach in English and German is expected. The employment requirements for professors (m/f/d) at universities in the Free State of Bavaria apply. The full call for proposals can be found here. Applications are requested by April 15, 2024 and should be sent to the dean, Prof. Dr. Cyrus Samimi, and submit it here. The dean is available for questions and further information at dekanat.bcg@uni-bayreuth.de. The documents will be deleted after the appeal process has ended in accordance with data protection requirements.

Tenure-Track Professor in the field of Data Science in Mass Spectrometry-Based Omics, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. The position: We seek to appoint a bioinformatician in computational mass spectrometry of small and large biomolecules analysis. The candidate should have a strong background in efficient data structures and algorithms suitable for bioinformatics. A focus will be the development of innovative algorithms for high-throughput identification of molecules, data analysis, and integration ( Institute website ). Your academic profile: Doctoral degree/PhD; Two years of international research experience; Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation; Experience in designing and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding; Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programs and for participation in university committees. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: tenuretrack.personal@univie.ac.at. Only applications submitted through the link below will be considered. Reference no.: 2184. Application deadline: April 15, 2024.

Constructor University invites applications from interested candidates for the following position, to be filled ideally by August 2024: Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry (m/f/d) (full time; 38.5 hrs./week; tenure track). Your responsibilities: You are expected to establish an internationally leading research group in an experimental area of ​​Physical Chemistry with relevance to life science and/or materials science. The successful candidate is expected to support teaching in Physical Chemistry (lecture and laboratory courses) at the BSc, MSc, and PhD level, to develop and implement innovative, pedagogically sound approaches to online, hybrid and in-person teaching and learning, to advise students on their studies, and to supervise Bachelor's, Master's and PhD theses and research projects. The university is highly supportive of junior faculty, providing both formal and informal mentoring, administrative support, as well as a flexible budget for establishing an internationally visible research group. Several opportunities exist to develop multidisciplinary research projects in collaboration with other research groups or our industrial partners. Your qualifications: PhD degree in the field of Physical Chemistry, or a related discipline. Strong publication record. Experience and success in teaching in the context of international and diverse environments. Demonstrable interest in innovative teaching and learning approaches. Experience in transferring research knowledge to solving problems in engineering and science. Responsible, self-motivated person able to work independently and as a part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Intercultural experience and competence. Fluency in English, the language of instruction and communication on campus. Your application: Apply today on our career website - it's simple and uncomplicated. We look forward to getting to know you. Please upload your documents in a single PDF document, including a letter of motivation stating your field of expertise, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio and publication record, copies of certificates and diplomas, certification of English proficiency (optional), and the names and addresses of two referees in our application management system. The review of applications will begin immediately until April 10, 2024. Please note that only applications submitted through the official application portal will be considered for recognition.

A tenure-track professorship (W1 with tenure track to W3) for inorganic chemistry (f/m/d) is to be filled at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Heidelberg University as soon as possible. The area of ​​responsibility includes research in a current area of ​​inorganic molecular chemistry. The holder of the position should represent the subject of inorganic chemistry in its entirety in teaching and carry out tasks in academic self-administration. Participation in future research collaborations and cooperation with groups at the university is expected. The professorship is to be understood as a qualification position. If you were employed as a research assistant before or after your doctorate, the doctoral and employment phases should not have lasted more than six years. The employment requirements of Section 51 of the Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act apply. Tenure-track professorships (salary group W1) at Heidelberg University are usually limited to six years and are transferred to a permanent W3 professorship after a positive tenure evaluation. As long as the general civil service and budget regulations are met, employment as a civil servant is intended. Applications (in English) with a CV, academic career, list of publications, copies of university certificates, a brief description of previous research activities (max. three pages DIN A4), list of previous courses, copies of three recent articles and a research and teaching concept are sent electronically Form (a PDF document) by March 31, 2024 to the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences at Heidelberg University, Prof. Dr. Dr. Hans-Jörg Himmel, email: Dekanat-ChemGeo@uni-heidelberg.de. Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. We strongly encourage qualified scientists to submit their applications. People with severe disabilities will be given priority if they are equally suitable. Information about the application process, the evaluation statutes and data protection can be found here.

In the Faculty of Chemistry and pharmacy at the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (JMU), two university professorships (m/f/d) for Theoretical Chemistry (W 2) are to be filled as civil servants for life at the Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry as soon as possible . The professorships located in the Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry are intended to conduct research on the topics of quantum dynamics and quantum chemistry. The professorship with a focus on quantum dynamics will deal with the development and application of quantum dynamic methods for simulating light-induced processes in molecules and molecular materials. The focus of the application should also include the theory of transport and relaxation processes in excitonic and/or plasmonic systems. Incorporating artificial intelligence methods such as B. Deep learning is expected for a planned connection to the interdisciplinary Würzburg research center for “Artificial Intelligence and Data Science” (CAIDAS). The professorship with a focus on quantum chemistry deals with the development and application of quantum chemical methods to describe the electronic structure of complex materials such as: B. molecular aggregates and/or nanoscale systems. In addition, the prediction of functional properties should also be in the foreground. Both professorships are involved in teaching the subject of physical and theoretical chemistry (Bachelor's and Master's degree programs) and are intended to represent the subject in its entirety. Active participation in the faculty's research initiatives, particularly in the area of ​​light-matter interaction, is expected. Applications must be sent by April 1, 2024 with the usual documents, preferably in electronic form, by email ( fcp-berufung@uni-wuerzburg.de ) to the dean's office of the Faculty of Chemistry and pharmacy . More information here.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry 100%. Start date of employment: January 1, 2025. The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Bern, Switzerland, is looking to hire a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry. Your profile: We are seeking candidates with a competitive research program in experimental inorganic chemistry with a strong focus on inorganic materials. Possible research topics include (but are by no means limited to): inorganic clusters, heterogeneous and heterogeneized catalysis, f-block systems, molecular surface functionalization, and photoactive inorganic chemistry. Alignment of the research with the strategic goals of the University of Bern (in particular sustainability) is important. Teaching assignments in case of tenure will comprise basic and advanced inorganic chemistry including laboratory courses for students of chemistry, biochemistry, and other disciplines within the Faculty of Science. The University of Bern values ​​diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria. The University of Bern has set the aim of increasing the percentage of women in leading academic positions and thus strongly encourages female scientists to apply for the position. Note that the University of Bern signed the DORA declaration and will apply its principles to the recruiting process. Your application: Interested candidates should send their motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae, list of publications and past achievements indicating their 5 most relevant publications, synopsis of their past, current and planned research (max. 5 pages), and teaching philosophy as a single PDF file to the Dean's Office, email: applications.natdek@unibe.ch, and submit the completed online questionnaire, link here. Deadline for applications is April 8, 2024. Contact: Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Eva Hevia, phone: +41 31 684 42 41, email: eva.hevia@unibe.ch.

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Deadline for advertisements in the "Nachrichten aus der Chemie"

(The publication date of the news is always the first working day of the respective month)

“News” issue 06/2024

Closing date for advertisements: May 14, 2024

“News” issue 05/2024

Closing date for advertisements: April 11, 2024

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