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job list from February 24, 2025

PostDoc in aerosol research sought at the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich. The position enables collaboration in a challenging and application-oriented research project in the field of "chemical and physical characterization of brake dust and tire wear." The full call for proposals can be found here. Application deadline: March 15, 2025.

Postdoc position at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg - The Department of physical chemistry at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is looking to fill a position as an academic employee (m/f/d) with the aim of completing a habilitation in the field of recovery and reuse of cathode material from lithium-ion batteries. Reference number: 23/25; remuneration according to E13 TV-L; full-time; limited to 4 years; application deadline: March 21, 2025. All details about the job advertisement, the requirements and the application modalities can be found here.

University Assistant Predoctoral, Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. 52 Faculty of Chemistry. Job vacancy starting: 03/01/2025 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Limited contract until: 02/28/2029. Job ID: 3655. Your personal sphere of influence: The planned research project will focus on the characterization of immediate effects of signal transduction cascades involved in inflammatory processes. By means of multi-omics analysis strategies including phospho/proteomics and metabolomics selected cell culture model systems will be investigated. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: Completed master's/diploma degree in chemistry, preferably in the field of analytical chemistry or equivalent qualification. First practice in scientific writing and with research methods (bioanalytical chemistry, chromatography and mass spectrometry). Didactic skills/experience in e-learning. Very good knowledge of German and English (level B2). Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Christopher Gerner, christopher.gerner@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 02/24/2025.

University Assistant Predoctoral 1, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 03/17/2025 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Limited contract until: 02/28/2029. Job ID: 3621. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration. Studies on the stereoselective preparation of organic compounds. Special emphasis on the development of new synthetic reactions and reaction sequences, with a focus on the synthesis of bifunctional and photoactive molecules, the chemistry of diazirines and diaziridines, as well as their derivatives, the synthesis of halogenated heterocycles, transition-metal-catalyzed cross-soupling reactions and boronations, as well as the chemistry of alkynes. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Chemistry with profound knowledge and practical experience in the field of Organic Synthesis. Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods. Excellent command of written and spoken English. IT user skills: eg Microsoft Office, ChemOffice. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Nuno Maulide, nuno.maulide@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 03/03/2025.

University Assistant Predoctoral, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 04/01/2025 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Limited contract until: 03/31/2029. Job ID: 3624. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration. Studies on the stereoselective preparation of organic compounds. Special emphasis on the development of new synthetic reactions and reaction sequences, with a focus on (regio)selective metalation reactions and their optimization, the synthesis of fluorescent molecules, transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (including the synthesis of suitable ligands and complexes), as well as the diastereoselective synthesis of polyfunctionalized organic molecules through targeted manipulation of cationic intermediates. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Chemistry with profound knowledge and practical experience in the field of Organic Synthesis. Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods. Excellent command of written and spoken English. IT user skills: eg Microsoft Office, ChemOffice. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Nuno Maulide, nuno.maulide@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 03/03/2025.

University Assistant Predoctoral, Institute of Materials Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 03/10/2025 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Limited contract until: 03/02/2028. Job ID: 3683. Your personal sphere of influence: We invite applications for two PhD positions. These positions will focus on the development of sustainable bio-based materials and biorefinery processes with emphasis on bio-derived porous organic polymers for separation and storage applications or fungal biorefinery approaches for the conversion of biomass into valuable materials. Successful candidates will work at the interface of polymer chemistry, biotechnology, and environmental engineering. Your future tasks: Participation in research, teaching, and administrative activities. Finalizing your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: Master's degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related fields. Experience in polymer synthesis, material characterization, or fungal cultivation. Strong analytical skills, including chemical, morphological, surface, and mechanical analysis. Excellent communication skills in both German and English (written and spoken). Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Alexander Bismarck, alexander.bismarck@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 03/09/2025.

job list from February 17, 2025

Doctoral positions in the field of natural product research at the University of Hamburg. The Institute of pharmacy at the University of Hamburg has several doctoral positions available for the summer semester of 2025! We are looking for motivated scientific staff who would like to work on the isolation, identification and biological evaluation of light-activated natural products. The aim is to research new anti-infectives with innovative mechanisms of action. More information here and here or by email to Bianka.siewert@uni-hamburg.de. We look forward to receiving your application by March 9, 2025!

Doctoral position at the University of Stuttgart - The Institute of Biochemistry and Technical Biochemistry in the Department of food chemistry is now looking to fill a position for a research assistant, PhD (m/f/d, part-time 50%, TV-L 13) with a total contract term of 3 years. There is an explicit possibility of doing a doctorate. The department's research focus is on protein characterization using high-resolution mass spectrometry. This is used for authenticity control and for the detection of allergenic proteins in various foods. You can find more information here.

The Institute of Optics and Atomic physics at TU Berlin (Prof. Otto Dopfer) is looking to fill a postdoctoral position (E13/E14 TV-L) with the possibility of a habilitation as soon as possible for a period of 5 years. Area of ​​responsibility: Participation in teaching in the field of experimental physics; in research in the field of spectroscopy for the characterization of molecules, clusters and nanoparticles in the gas phase, with relevance for new materials, biophysics, catalysis, atmospheric and astrochemistry, plasmas, chemical reaction mechanisms. Requirements: Doctorate in physics or chemistry; ability to conduct independent and self-responsible research; experience in the following areas is desirable: construction of measuring equipment, lasers, optics, molecular spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, vacuum technology. Please send your application with the usual documents in a single file to dopfer@physik.tu-berlin.de. The selection of applicants begins on April 1, 2025 and ends when the position is filled.

PhD position in NMR of battery electrolytes: University of Münster, Institute of Physical Chemistry (TV-L E13, 67% for 3 years). The project employs NMR studies of ion transport (diffusion, migration) in battery electrolytes to elucidate charge transport mechanisms. You will perform multinuclear NMR (1H, 7Li, 19F) pulsed field gradient experiments, and jointly with electrochemists you will contribute to fitting and modeling a jointly derived database within the theory of ion correlations. The goal is to achieve in-depth understanding of dynamic processes in highly concentrated systems and to provide guidelines for optimization of charge transport in battery electrolytes. You will receive thorough training in state-of-the-art NMR transport methods, and be integrated into a dedicated project team between two universities. The position is funded by a DFG project. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Prof. Monika Schönhoff ( schoenho@uni-muenster.de ). Application deadline: 28/02/2025.

Scientific Project Assistant Post Doc 1, Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 03/15/2025 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc). Job ID: 3663. Your personal sphere of play: The major objective is to downscale metabolomic techniques to the level of organelles, small cellular communities ultimately aiming at the ambitious goal of single cell analysis. The position is limited until March 14, 2028, with the possibility of extension for a further two years. Your responsibilities: Develop mass spectrometry based metabolomics/lipidomics; Develop unbiased subcellular metabolomics/lipidomics; Develop single cell lipidomics; Teach and support educational activities; Organize and contribute to scientific events; Assist with administrative duties related to research, teaching, and departmental operations. Requirements: A completed doctoral degree in chemistry, bio technology or a related field; Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages; A track record of research competence and initiative, evidenced by international publications; Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Gunda Köllensperger, gunda.koellensperger@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 02/17/2025.

Doctoral position at the University of Bielefeld - As part of a cooperation project with Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH & Co. KG, we are looking for a committed research assistant to investigate novel remineralization agents in the context of dental research. This interdisciplinary research project deals with fundamental mechanisms of demineralization and remineralization on human teeth. The aim is to develop new findings with regard to biomimetic strategies for caries prevention and tooth preservation. There is the possibility of a doctorate in this project. We expect the successful applicant to have knowledge of small-angle X-ray scattering under grazing incidence (GISAXS), knowledge of X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), basic knowledge of scanning electron microscopy, knowledge of small and wide-angle scattering of X-rays (SAXS/WAXS) as well as a high degree of initiative, ability to work in a team and scientific curiosity. Very good written and spoken German and English skills are also desirable. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Hellweg, Tel. 0521-106 2055 / 6888. Please send your application documents as a PDF to the following address: thomas.hellweg@uni-bielefeld.de. The application deadline is February 21st.

The Working Group Soil Science and Soil Resources at the Faculty of Geosciences is looking for a PhD student (m/f/d) in soil science within DFG priority program "Soil Systems", for 3 years, 25.8 hours per week, TVL E13. Although the stabilization of organic matter by binding to minerals has been demonstrated, quantitative information on the relationship with the thermodynamics of sorption reactions is lacking. Within the priority program we want to determine the importance of thermodynamic parameters that characterize the reactions relevant for substrate utilization under increasingly complex conditions. The project advertised here follows a mineral-based approach that scales from mineral surface-molecule interactions to microbial utilization of substrates, with increasing complexity of mineral surfaces (OH groups, crystallinity) and mixtures. Please find more detail here: Your profile: Completed studies in the fields of physical geography, soil science, ecology, environmental, agricultural or geosciences or (physical) chemistry; Enjoy precise laboratory work and thermodynamic calculations; willingness to work with 14C-labeled substances; Willingness to travel, including measurement stays in Giessen; Strong teamwork and cooperation skills; Very good knowledge of English; Driving license class B is an advantage. We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 4254 until 03.03.2025, send by e-mail to the following address: ines.mulder@rub.de.

job list from February 10, 2025

Scientific employee (m/f/d) at the Chair of Industrial Organic Chemistry and biotechnology at Bielefeld University as soon as possible. Reference number: Wiss24518; Start: as soon as possible; Part-time 67%; Remuneration according to E13 TV-L; limited; Details of the job advertisement and application ( by February 19, 2025 ) please use our portal here.

The Institute of Food and One Health at Leibniz University Hannover is looking to fill a postdoctoral position in the field of mass spectrometry (salary group 13 TV-L, 100%) as of May 1, 2025. The position is limited to 3 years, with the possibility of extension. The research focus of the Department of Molecular food chemistry and Food Development is on the instrumental analysis and bioactivity of food ingredients. Your responsibilities will include the following: (1) Maintenance of the mass spectrometers (LC-MS and GC-MS), (2) Carrying out metabolome analyses of foods, (3) Independent software-supported data evaluation and documentation, (4) Application for third-party funded projects. For more information, see here. Please send your application as a PDF file to Prof. Dr. by March 17, 2025. Tuba Esatbeyoglu ( esatbeyoglu@foh.uni-hannover.de ).

PhD position in the field of photo- and electrochemical synthesis at Leibniz Institute for Catalysis in Rostock (E13 TV-L, 66%, available from March 1, 2025). The department "Electrochemistry & Catalysis" ( Prof. Francke ) in collaboration with the group of Prof. Brasholz (Rostock University) offers a PhD project with focus on photo- and electrocatalytic conversion of organic molecules. The research work will comprise photo- and electrochemical synthesis, electroanalytical and photophysical characterization of catalysts, and mechanistic studies. We offer an exciting interdisciplinary project and the opportunity to push the current boundaries of photo- and electrocatalysis. Mentoring and support for the doctoral student is provided through a comprehensive training phase and regular exchanges with the supervisor. Further information can be found here. For questions, please contact Prof. Robert Francke, ( robert.francke@catalysis.de ) directly. Application deadline: February 22, 2025.

PhD Position in Cell and Structural Biology in the DFG funded research training school 2467 "Intrinsically Disordered Proteins - Molecular Principles, Cellular Functions, and Diseases" at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. The three year position (1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028, 13 TV-L 65%) will focus on cellular and structural characterizations of the parathyroid hormone, which forms functional amyloids as storage form in secretory ganules. The project is hosted in the group of Prof. Jochen Balbach, offering a stimulating interdisciplinary environment between structural biology, biophysics and molecular cell biology of medically relevant proteins. Applicants require a master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular biology or related area and should have basic knowledge in biophysical and molecular biological protein handling. More details about the DFG funded RTG 2467 can be found here. More details about the research project can be found here. Direct applications to the Balbach group by an email to jochen.balbach@physik.uni-halle.de are possible until February 28, 2025. Do not hesitate to send further questions or to get further information using the latter email address.

Research assistant (PostDoc) (m/f/d) at Saarland University. Reference number W2591, remuneration according to TV-L, pay group TV-L E13, duration of employment: 3 years with the option of an extension, scope of employment: 100% of the collectively agreed working hours. From the earliest possible date, we are offering a committed young scientist (m/f/d) with the appropriate motivation the opportunity to set up and lead an independent working group in bioorganic chemistry for a period of up to six years. In addition to independent research on a suitable topic in the area of ​​synthesis and evaluation of (redox-modulating) natural and active substances, this also includes corresponding teaching tasks and participation in local, regional, national and international research collaborations. With appropriate professional suitability and performance, the possibility of a habilitation is expressly given. For further information, see here. We look forward to receiving your detailed Online application (in one PDF file) by February 28, 2025 to Dr. Jawad Nasim ( bioorganic@uni-saarland.de ). Please include the reference number W2591 in the subject line of the email.

The Institute for Materials Chemistry (Director: Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi) at the IFW Dresden offers a PhD Position (m/f/d) on the following topic: 2D materials for memristor and sensing applications. Project description: Development of new thin film processes (via MOCVD and ALD) for the growth of 2D materials; Optimization of deposition processes to enhance the functional properties (electronic, optical, magnetic, catalytic etc.); Comprehensive analysis of thin film materials (via XRD, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, SQUID, SEM, AFM, TEM etc.). The contract of employment, including remuneration, is based on the collective bargaining law for the public service of the federal states TV-L EG 13 (65%) with working hours 26h/week. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension for additional two years based on the performance. The expected start date is April 15th, 2025. Please send your application with informative documents (letter of motivation, which describing the research career goals, CV, relevant transcripts, training certifi-cates, and contact details for at least two professional references) exclusively in electronic form and in a PDF file (other formats will not be considered), citing the reference number 017-25-3500, no later than February 28 ^th 2025 to bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de. For a detailed job advertisement, please click here.

The Institute for Materials Chemistry (Director: Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi) at the IFW Dresden offers a PhD Position (m/f/d) on the following topic: Tailoring and exploring metal-sulfide and metal-nitride thin films with enhanced magneto-optical properties. Project description: Develop-ment of new thin film processes (via MOCVD and ALD) for the growth of metal sulfides and metal nitrides; Optimization of deposition processes to enhance the functional properties (electronic, optical, magnetic, catalytic etc.); Comprehensive analysis of thin film materials (via XRD, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, SQUID, SEM, AFM, TEM etc.). The contract of employment, including remuneration, is based on the collective bargaining law for the public service of the federal states TV-L EG 13 (65%) with working hours 26h/week. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension for additional two years based on the performance. The expected start date is April 15th, 2025. Please send your application with informative documents (letter of motivation, which describing the research career goals, CV, relevant transcripts, training certificates, and contact details for at least two professional references) exclusively in electronic form and in a PDF file (other formats will not be considered), citing the reference number 018-25-3500, no later than February 28 ^th 2025 to bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de. For a detailed job advertisement, please click here.

The Institute for Materials Chemistry (Director: Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi) at the IFW Dresden offers a PhD Position (m/f/d) on the following topic: Precursor chemistry for MOCVD, ALD, and AS-ALD processes. The PhD project is focused on: Design, synthesis and development of novel ALD precursors and SMIs for atomic layer processing, (AS-ALD and ALD); Implementing, and analyzing experiments on both test and preparatory scales; scaling up of SMIs and ALD precursors in gram scale batches for thin film deposition of functional nanostructured materials; Characterizing ALD precursors and SMIs via SC-XRD, NMR, FTIR, Thermal Analysis and other analytical methods. The contract of employment, including remuneration, is based on the collective bargaining law for the public service of the federal states TV-L EG 13 (65%) with working hours 26h/week. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension for additional two years based on the performance. The expected start date is April 15th, 2025. Please send your application with informative documents (letter of motivation, which describing the research career goals, CV, relevant transcripts, training certificates, and contact details for at least two professional references) exclusively in electronic form and in a PDF file (other formats will not be considered), citing the reference number 021-25-3000, no later than February 28 ^th 2025 to bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de. For a detailed job advertisement, please click here.

The Institute for Materials Chemistry (Director: Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi) at the IFW Dresden offers a PhD Position (m/f/d) on the following topic: New chemical compounds for atomic-scale selective deposition processes. The PhD project is focused on: Design, synthesis and development of novel ALD precursors and SMIs for atomic layer processing, (AS-ALD and ALD); Implementing, and analyzing experiments on both test and preparatory scales; scaling up of SMIs and ALD precursors in gram scale batches for thin film deposition of functional nanostructured materials; Characterizing ALD precursors and SMIs via SC-XRD, NMR, FTIR, Thermal Analysis and other analytical methods. The contract of employment, including remuneration, is based on the collective bargaining law for the public service of the federal states TV-L EG 13 (65%) with working hours 26h/week. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension for additional two years based on the performance. The expected start date is April 15th, 2025. Please send your application with informative documents (letter of motivation, which describing the research career goals, CV, relevant transcripts, training certificates, and contact details for at least two professional references) exclusively in electronic form and in a PDF file (other formats will not be considered), citing the reference number 020-25-3000, no later than February 28 ^th 2025 to bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de. For a detailed job advertisement, please click here.

job list from February 3, 2025

University assistant (post-doc). The following post-doc position is expected to be filled at the Institute of Materials Chemistry from March 2025 (40 hours per week): Your tasks: Research activities in the field, conducting teaching and participating in examinations; support with project acquisition and project management; publication activity; participation and organization of scientific events; supervision of students. Your profile: Completion of a doctorate in a relevant field; In-depth knowledge in the following specialist areas: 1) Synthesis and functionalization of microporous and mesoporous materials (in particular metal-organic frameworks and polyhedra, zeolites, and metal oxides); 2) Structural characterization methods and adsorption techniques; 3) biomedical and environmentally relevant applications; Experience in postdoctoral research; Proven publication performance; Experience in project submission and project management; Interdisciplinary work; Experience in teaching (lectures and internships) and student supervision, organizational and analytical skills and a structured way of working. More information here.

The Institute of Chemistry at Humboldt University Berlin (Prof. Dr. Christian Limberg) is looking to fill a doctoral position with 2/3 part-time employment, limited to a maximum of 4 years - E 13 TV-L HU. The relevant research assistant (m/f/d) will be working on the synthesis of coordination compounds for the activation of small molecules. This includes creative ligand design, complex chemical syntheses, the spectroscopic characterization of reactive species, and investigations into the catalytic potential of the compounds produced. Ideally suited candidates have a completed university degree in the field of molecular inorganic chemistry, experience working under inert conditions, the ability to work in a team, and an interest in mechanistic questions. Please send your application with a cover letter, CV, and certificates within four weeks, quoting the reference number AN/029/25, to Humboldt University Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Christian Limberg (address: Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, Berlin-Adlershof), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin; applications by email ( christian.limberg@chemie.hu-berlin.de ) are also possible.

job list from January 20, 2025

PhD position in Operando Spectroscopy on Environmental Gas Sensors at Technical University of Darmstadt. This interdisciplinary PhD project is part of our ongoing activities on mechanistically understanding the operation of (doped) metal-oxide gas sensors for environmental and health-damaging gases (eg VOCs) using a combination of (coupled) operando and transient diagnostic techniques (eg IR , Raman, UV-Vis). The PhD project is expected to start on March/April. Please find detailed information here. Current application deadline: March 3, 2025. Please apply online.

PhD position (m/f/d) in inorganic/supramolecular chemistry at University of Bayreuth. The position is temporary limited (initially for 3 years) and will be paid according to German public-sector level TV-L E13 (50%). The PhD research project will deal with the development of heteroleptic coordination cages with photoactive ligands in the cage scaffold. The ideal candidate already has experience in ligand synthesis and/or the photophysical and -chemical characterization of materials. Further details of the job offer can be found here. Application deadline via the Application Portal Uni Bayreuth: 05/02/2025

I nterdisciplinary PhD position at TUM Campus Straubing. The TUM Junior Fellow Group seeks a PhD student (f/m/d) to develop molecular probes for photothermal technologies. Our labs specialize in spectroscopy, electrochemical characterization, and chemical synthesis, fostering innovation within a vibrant research community at TUM Campus Straubing. Qualifications: Master's in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields; expertise in molecular synthesis; polymer characterization experience (desired); strong teamwork and English skills. German not required; language and soft skills courses provided. Offer: 3-year scholarship under VC Liebig guidelines; inspiring environment and career-enhancing PhD programs in Straubing. Apply via email to anna.zieliewska@tum.de. Deadline: February 7, 2025. Details here.

Interdisciplinary PhD positions (m/f/d) in (macromolecular) photochemistry and light driven 3D-printing in the context of an Alexander-von-Humboldt Professorship at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) (max. 3 years, TV-L E13 (67%)). Are you interested in working at the leading edge of contemporary precision photochemistry? Are you excited about fusing physical chemistry and laser systems with synthetic organic chemistry and materials science, addressing the materials challenges of today? Do you enjoy working in a transnational chemistry and physics team located at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the QUT (Queensland University of Technology)? Apply today with a full CV, publication list, two letters of reference (one from the Master supervisor) plus a letter of motivation to Prof. Dr. Christopher Barner-Kowollik ( christopher.barner-kowollik@kit.edu ) cc Dr. Florian Feist ( florian.feist@kit.edu ) at any time.

A doctoral position is available at the Institute for Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf from 1 August 2025. For a research project in the field of our anti-infective research or epigenetic cancer research, we are looking for a doctoral student according to TV -L E13 (50%). The doctoral project includes the design, synthesis and analytical characterization of small bioactive molecules and is carried out in collaboration with national and international cooperation partners. Recruitment requirements: completed degree in pharmacy, master's degree in chemistry, chemical biology or biochemistry and experience in the field of organic synthesis, knowledge in the analytical field for structure elucidation (including HPLC, NMR, MS) and high motivation for interdisciplinary work. Please send your application with the usual documents by 5.3.2025 exclusively by email to Prof. . Dr. Thomas Kurz ( thomas.kurz@hhu.de ).

A TVL-E-13 position (50% of regular working hours) is to be filled for three years to carry out the research project "Frustrated Lewis pairs with basic phosphorane functions". The tasks include preparative work, the characterization of new compounds, the documentation of the results also in publications as well as internship supervision and assistance with teaching tasks. The possibility of a doctorate exists. We expect a completed university degree in chemistry as well as sound knowledge and practical experience in the areas of: synthesis and handling of organoelement compounds, frustrated Lewis pairs, perfluorinated alkyl compounds, metalated phosphorus ylides and in spectroscopy and diffraction methods. You can find more information here. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Norbert Mitzel, Tel. 0521-106 6182. Please send your application documents as a PDF file to the following address: norbert.mitzel@ uni-bielefeld.de. The application deadline is January 29, 2025.

job list from January 13, 2025

PhD student position in Environmental & Radiochemistry at the Institute of Resource Ecology at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden – Rossendorf. The student will work on the interaction of technetium with iron(II)-carbonate-minerals in a well-equipped radiation safety lab using a combination of radioanalytical and advanced spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Application Deadline: February 09, 2025. Please find detailed information here.

Postdoc position in molecular synthetic chemistry at Chemnitz University of Technology. The postdoc will be part of the research project AGILE funded by the European Research Council (ERC). It deals with the development of new bimetallic compounds of aluminum and gallium and their utilization in bond activation and catalysis. The project is expected to start on April 1st and further details on the job offer can be found here. Current application deadline: January 14th 2025.

PhD position (70% TV-L E13) in molecular synthetic chemistry at Chemnitz University of Technology. The PhD project is part of the research project AGILE funded by the European Research Council (ERC). It deals with the development of new bimetallic compounds of aluminum and gallium and their utilization in bond activation and catalysis. The project is expected to start on April 1st and further details on the job offer can be found here. Current application deadline: January 20th 2025.

3-Year Postdoctoral Position in Homogeneous Catalysis, Organic Chemistry and Data Science at Durham University, UK. A 3-year postdoc contract (£41k/year before taxes), from May 2025 or soon after, is available in the group of Dr. Allegra Franchino at Durham University. The project is part of the Future Leaders Fellowship funding "ChloroCat – Unlocking metal-chloride bonds for data-driven stereoselective catalysis". It includes a 1-month secondment in the group of Dr Jolene Reid at the University of British Columbia and will allow the selected candidate to perform world-leading science. Candidates of any nationality can apply by 26/01/2025 on Durham University online job portal. Women and other underrepresented groups in STEM are especially encouraged to put themselves forward. Interviews will be held (in person or online) in February/March 2025. Details on the project, and instructions on how to apply are available here.

University Assistant Predoctoral at the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 01/13/2025 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 elementary level (praedoc) Job ID: 3481. Your personal sphere of influence: The focus of our research is purification, expression and characterization of a metalloprotein. The contract period upon employment in 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not submit a non-extension declaration within the first 12 months. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field chemistry; Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods; Didactic competences / experience with e-learning; Excellent command of written and spoken English and German (B2 Level); IT user skills: MSOffice. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Annette Rompel, annette.rompel@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 01/12/2025.

University Assistant Predoctoral at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Job ID: 3444. Your personal sphere of influence: We are seeking a PhD candidate with research experience in organic chemistry and stereoselective synthesis for temporary employment for a period of 26.5 months. The position is limited to the duration of an employee's part-time parental leave. Special emphasis will be on the development of new synthetic strategies to access stereoselectively deuterated phosphonates and chiral α-aminophosphonic acids. Your future tasks: You will actively participate in research, teaching & administration. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma in chemistry with profound knowledge and practical experience in the field of organic synthesis. Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods. Teaching skills/experience with e-learning. Excellent command of written and spoken English and German. IT user skills: MSOffice, ChemOffice, TopSpin Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Katharina Pallitsch, katharina.pallitsch@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 01/13/2025.

The Helmholtz Institute for Renewable Energies Erlangen-Nuremberg (HI-ERN), Jülich Research Center, IET-2, is now looking for two doctoral students (m/f/d) for three years (75% E13 TVöD-Bund) in the field of "New sustainable synthesis processes, polymers and membranes for AEM fuel cells and electrolyzers". The work includes the synthesis and characterization of novel, highly stable solid electrolyte polymers and alkaline (composite) membranes made from them, as well as their application in PEM fuel cells and PEM electrolyzers in the temperature range between approx. 20 and 200°C as part of two EU projects. Requirements profile: M.Sc. Chemistry or materials science (university), very good knowledge of German and English and the ability to work independently with strong cooperation and communication skills within the team. We offer an international, interdisciplinary working environment in a dynamic research team with an excellent scientific and technical infrastructure, work with unique analytical methods, collaboration with leading industrial partners and a comprehensive range of training opportunities. Please send your application including the usual documents, quoting the reference number 2024D-114, by email to Dr. Jochen Kerres by February 15, 2025: j.kerres@fz-juelich.de. Full job description here.

University Assistant Praedoc at the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna; Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc); Limited contract until: 01/31/2029; Job ID: 3385. Your position will focus on bioactive peptide research, chemical synthesis of peptides, and structure-activity relationship studies; your future tasks: you actively participate in research, teaching and administration; we expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. Your personal sphere of influence: as part of our diverse team, you will develop synthetic methodologies and gut-stable peptides and characterize their biophysical properties and value as new probes and therapeutic lead compounds in applications for gut-derived disorders. This is part of your personality: completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmacy or Pharmacology; basic experience in academic writing and with research methods; excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level), furthermore good command of German, if necessary; didactic competences/experience with e-learning; strong expertise in synthetic strategies and analytical methods to characterize peptides. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Becker, christian.becker@univie.ac.at; Application deadline: 01/14/2025.

University Assistant PostDoc at the Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 02/01/2025 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc). Limited contract until: 01/31/2028. Job ID: 3354. Your personal sphere of play: We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Biochemical Network Analysis group, led by Jürgen Zanghellini. Our team applies mathematical modeling, high-performance computing, and data science to study cellular functions. Known for our work in constraint-based modeling of microbial metabolism, we also engage in applied research with a focus on biotechnology. This position will focus on computational modeling of fungal-bacterial interactions and their potential implications for human health. Your future tasks: You will participate in research, teaching and administration. Your profile: PhD/Doctorate in (computational) systems biology, bioinformatics, data science, mathematics, or related disciplines; Experience in a high-performance computing environment; Strong programming skills (preferably Python and R); Proven ability to publish in leading international journals; Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team; Fluency in English (written and spoken). Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Jürgen Zanghellini, juergen.zanghellini@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 01/15/2025.

The Institute of Combustion Technology of the German Aerospace Center in Stuttgart is looking for a doctoral student (m/f/d) to start on April 1, 2025. The Institute of Combustion Technology is one of the world's leading centers in the field of combustion research. Our 100 employees from various disciplines optimize technical combustion processes using numerical models, modern experimental techniques and kinetic methods. Alternative, climate-neutral and synthetic fuels (combustion, power and propellants) are a crucial building block on the way to a climate-neutral energy transition and are therefore a growing research area of ​​the institute. The chemical-physical characterization and precise knowledge of the composition of these innovative fuels are crucial for the development, efficient use and quality assurance. The development of suitable methods or sensors requires in-depth knowledge of the molecular structure, spectroscopic properties and interactions of the fuel components. The aim of the 3-year doctorate is to develop chemical sensors based on IR and chromatographic data and their chemometric evaluation. Ideally, the sensor developed should reliably map the properties of aviation fuels in the field. Further information and application: Natural or engineering scientist (f/m/d) Job details | dlrdeutsch

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