The GDCh job list "Universities and Research Institutes" includes job advertisements for doctoral and postdoctoral positions at universities and other public service institutions that are aimed at graduates of chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or related fields. Offers in German or English from Germany and abroad are welcome.
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Senior Scientist, Institute of Organic Chemistry/NMR Center, Faculty of Chemsitry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2026 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc). Limited contract until: December 31, 2026. Job ID: 4970. Your personal sphere of play: The successful candidate will oversee the operations of the advanced NMR core facility while actively contributing to the research and teaching activities of the Institute of Organic Chemistry. The position is initially limited to one year with the option of subsequent permanent employment. Your future tasks: Operation and management User and research support Instrumentation management Method development Infrastructure maintenance Teaching and training Facility management Scientific development Administrative engagement This is part of your personality: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry or a related field Extensive hands-on experience with NMR, EPR, DNP spectrometers and techniques Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot instrumentation Excellent knowledge of German and English. Further information and application. Application deadline: December 16, 2025.
University Assistant Predoctoral, Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2026 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Job ID: 4950. Your personal sphere of influence: The Research Group develops advanced porous materials (MOF and COF) for sensing, energy conversion and catalysis. This PhD project aims to control the growth, alignment, and assembly of framework materials using external fields (electric, magnetic, or flow) to create structured, anisotropic, and multifunctional materials. You will join a vibrant and international research environment within the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem). The contract duration is 3 years with a preliminary limitation of 1.5 years and will automatically be extended to 3 years unless the employer hands in a non-extension declaration after 12 months. An extension up to a total of 4 years is then possible provided the excellent performance of the candidate. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching and administration. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline Strong background in inorganic or materials chemistry Experience in materials synthesis and characterization Fluent in English. Further information and application. Application deadline: December 9th, 2025.
Postdoc position in Sustainable Organic Chemistry is available at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, from Spring 2026. The research project will deal with the development of new catalytic methodologies to transform biorenewable platform molecules into building blocks for the chemical industry. The ideal candidate for the position holds a PhD degree in chemistry with hands-on experience in analytical separation and preparative purification techniques, and structural characterization of organic molecules. The ability to work in a team, good communication/writing skills and a good mastery of the English language are required. Interest in multidisciplinary research is a strong advantage. To apply, send a detailed CV, motivation letter and contact details of at least one previous supervisor to VacancyORSY@uantwerpen.be before December 31st, 2025. Mention “Application postdoc iBOF” in the subject line. More details about our research group here.
2 PhD positions at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Kiel, Germany. Research in the group of Prof. Dr. Dan Harding aims to develop a deeper understanding of the atomic-scale reaction mechanisms of small molecules at interfaces. Reactions occurring at surfaces are found in many fields, including industrial catalysis and atmospheric chemistry, making a detailed understanding of how and why they occur an important step towards designing better catalysts or modeling pollutants in the atmosphere. We develop and use molecular beam scattering experiments, laser spectroscopy and velocity map imaging detection to probe the dynamics and kinetics of surface processes. One project will use our unique experimental tools to study the "Structure and Reactivity of Catalytic Surfaces in the Pressure Gap". The goal of the second project is "Extending Near-Ambient Pressure Velocity Map Imaging to Wet Surfaces". Full details are available here. Closing date for applications is December 19, 2025.
University Assistant Predoctoral, Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 07.01.2026 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Limited contract until: Job ID: 4926. Your personal sphere of influence: The focus of our research is purification, expression and characterization of a metalloprotein. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension up to a total of 4 years is possible. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching and 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 of 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: MS Office. You should be a team player with high social skills. Further information and application here. Application deadline: December 7th, 2025
The Institute of Biochemistry at the University of Innsbruck invites applications for a University Assistant/Postdoc position (40 hours/week) starting December 1, 2025, for a two-year term. Main responsibilities include: independent research focusing on mass spectrometric proteo-metabolomics and fluxomics, the interplay between key metabolic metabolites (CoA, acyl-CoA, SAM) and protein modifications (acylation, methylation); maintenance of the LC-MS infrastructure (Orbitrap mass spectrometer, triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, UPLC, IC, nano-UPLC); independent teaching and examination administration; student supervision, including Bachelor's theses, and, if required, co-supervision of Master's, Diploma, and PhD theses; and undertaking research, teaching, and management tasks. Required qualifications: a completed degree in a natural science (PhD or Dr. rer. nat. in Biochemistry/Chemistry or a related field). Extensive experience in proteomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics; sound knowledge of quantitative biomolecule analysis using LC-MS and IC-MS (DDA, DIA, label-free, TMT, MRM, PRM, SIM); bioinformatic processing and statistical evaluation (R, TraceFinder, DIA-NN, Waters_Connect, ProteomDiscoverer, CompoundDiscoverer); and sample preparation for the simultaneous analysis of metabolites, proteins, histones, and protein modifications; Desired qualifications: experience in protein biochemistry (immunoblot, gel electrophoresis), cell biology (proliferation assay and cell culture methods); communication and teamwork skills, demonstrated through the supervision of successful Bachelor's/Master's theses and technical staff in scientific teams; excellent German skills; excellent written and spoken English skills, demonstrated through publications. Full job posting and online application here.
University Assistant PraeDoc, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Job ID: 4952. Contract duration: 3 years. A main aim of our work is the development of innovative approaches to target the role of transition metals in cancer growth. Your future tasks: Original research projects in the area of bioinorganic chemistry mainly focusing on the synthesis and characterization of novel ligands and/or metal complexes for applications in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry. You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration. You will be expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. This is part of your personality: You have a diploma or master's degree in chemistry, preferably with organic or inorganic chemistry qualification. Experience in the field of synthetic chemistry. Experience in the purification and characterization of small molecules. Experience with the coordination chemistry of first-row transition metals is desirable. Experience with mammalian cell cultures and assays of cell viability and cell death is desirable. Basic experience in research methods and academic writing. Experience in academic teaching is desirable. Very good knowledge of English, basic knowledge of German. Further information and application here. Application deadline: December 6th, 2025.
Postdoctoral Researchers in Supramolecular Chemistry. The group of Prof. Fabien Cougnon at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) is seeking to recruit two Postdoctoral Researchers in Supramolecular Chemistry (2 years) starting before June 2026. The project is funded by ERC and focuses on the development of new strategies to synthesize molecular knots. Eligible candidates have a suitable PhD. Previous experience in supramolecular chemistry and/or multi-steps organic synthesis is recommended. The researcher is expected to actively participate in group meetings and graduate students' supervision. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Apply until 5 December 2025 23:59 (Helsinki). More information and applications here.
Fully Funded PhD Positions at ISTA is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor's or Master's degrees to apply for the PhD program. We offer fully-funded PhD positions. Fields include, inter alia, Chemistry & Materials, in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna. Ranked #3 in the 2019 Nature Index (normalized) and among the top 10 in Nature Index Rising Stars (2018), ISTA offers 5-year contracts, competitive salaries, and full social security. Our program emphasizes interdisciplinary training, cutting-edge research, and career development. Students explore coursework and rotations in their first year, ensuring the best match for their thesis research. ISTA values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a global, English-speaking scientific community. The application deadline is January 8, 2026 for a PhD program start date in September 2026. Apply now here. Join our Virtual Student Open Day on November 25! Register now here.
The International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials (IMPRS-CPQM) offers up to ten PhD positions in the research fields of solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics. Further information about the IMPRS-CQPM – including a complete list of all offered PhD projects and detailed application guidelines – is available here. The IMPRS-CPQM is a joint PhD program between the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, and the University of St Andrews, Scotland. By working together, we create a highly attractive overall package of PhD level research in the broadly defined field of quantum materials. Our program builds on world‐class research activities at the three institutions and will provide successful candidates with a stimulating environment and the opportunity to interact and work with leading scientists from the three sites. Excellent candidates from any country are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have an outstanding bachelor's or master's degree in a field of study which is well-aligned with our research activities. We are committed to increasing the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. We have also set ourselves the goal of employing more people with severe disabilities. Closing date for application is November 30, 2025. Successful applicants will be expected to start no later than September 2026.
Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Chair of Industrial Organic Chemistry and biotechnology at Bielefeld University, specializing in chemoenzymatic synthesis. This research focuses on combining chemocatalytic and enzyme-catalyzed reactions in a reactor to achieve multi-step syntheses without intermediate workup. The position is available as soon as possible. These novel processes, currently under development, aim to provide access to industrially relevant target molecules in an economically attractive and sustainable manner. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate within this research project. Reference number: Wiss25340; Start date: as soon as possible; Part-time (67%); Salary according to pay grade E13 TV-L; Fixed-term contract; For details on the job posting and to apply (by November 20, 2025), please use our portal here.
TROPOS (ACD) is seeking an experienced and motivated scientist. Main Tasks: Operation of a suite of on-line mass spectrometers (ToF-ACSM-X, VOCUS-PTR-MS) and further instrumentation to measure atmospheric composition in the gas and particle phases. Operation of offline instrumentation such as filter samplers and cloud water collectors during dedicated campaigns. Implementation of ACTRIS quality assurance (QA/QC) measures and standard operating procedures for the metrics of the respective devices, where not already in place. Implementation of workflows for data processing, data control and data transfer in accordance with the ACTRIS data center guidelines. Regular maintenance, quality control and calibration of the equipment both on-site and in the TROPOS ACD laboratories. Regular validation and submission of the acquired data to the ACTRIS database. Participation in ACTRIS intercomparison workshops at European topic centers providing support for the respective device. Participation in ACTRIS-related and other events, including conferences, technical tutorials, workshops, etc. Analysis and interpretation of measurement data and preparation of scientific publications. The position advertised here is for the purpose of further academic qualification. Further information on all the following postings can be found here.
JLU Gießen, Food Sciences, Prof. Dr. G. Morlock, Research Associate (m/f/d) 50% E 13 TV-H (fixed-term contract). Responsibilities: Independent scientific and university teaching qualification, scientific services in research and teaching in accordance with § 72 HessHG. Assumption of teaching duties in accordance with the teaching load regulations of the State of Hesse. Development and/or application of sustainable methods and analytical systems for the analysis of active substances, pollutants, contaminants, or residues in food, consumer goods, cosmetics, and environmental samples. Supervision of theses. Requirements: Completed university degree, preferably in natural sciences or engineering (Diploma, State Examination, or MSc). Practical chemical-analytical knowledge (HPLC, HPTLC, HRMS) as well as physiological and biochemical knowledge (assays). Ideally, you will also have knowledge of programming (Python, C++) for controlling devices, cloud-based image analysis with artificial intelligence, robotics, open-source technologies, etc. Good English skills are required. Experience in publishing scientific research results is also desirable. Please apply via our online form by December 18, 2025, quoting reference number 669/09. We look forward to receiving your application. The full job posting can be found here.
The Department of food chemistry and toxicology (Prof. Dr. Elke Richling) at RPTU in Kaiserslautern is seeking to fill a doctoral position as soon as possible. The research project, "Activity-Guided Identification of Bioactive Ingredients in Cider and Apple Cider Vinegar and Detection of Their Activity in food chemistry , " focuses on investigating the anti-inflammatory effects of ciders and cider vinegars in vitro and verifying the results in a human intervention study. Are you interested or do you have any questions? Please contact Dr. Simone Stegmüller ( simone.stegmueller@chem.rptu.de ). Applications, including relevant documents, should be submitted as a PDF to the above email address. The full job description can be found here. Application deadline: January 10, 2025.
The Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is currently seeking a PhD candidate for a research project in the field of anti-infectives or epigenetic cancer research. The position is classified as TV-L E13 (50%). The doctoral project involves the design, synthesis, and analytical characterization of small bioactive molecules in collaboration with national and international partners. Additional responsibilities include teaching in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry. Requirements: a completed degree in pharmacy, a Master's degree in chemistry, chemical biology, or biochemistry, experience in organic synthesis, analytical skills for structure elucidation (including HPLC, NMR, MS), and a strong motivation for interdisciplinary work. Please submit your application exclusively by email to Prof. Dr. Thomas Kurz ( thomas.kurz@hhu.de ).
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Paderborn, within the Inorganic Functional Materials working group , is seeking to fill a PhD position. Prof. Michael Tiemann's working group focuses on the synthesis of nanostructured functional materials for applications in sensor technology, catalysis, and energy storage/conversion. A current research project involves the fabrication of porous metal oxide microstructures using hydrogels/organogels and their investigation for catalytic applications. The position is remunerated according to pay grade 13 TV-L (German public sector collective agreement) for a 50% workload and is limited to a three-year term. Applicants must hold a university degree in chemistry, materials science , or a related field. Knowledge and experience in inorganic synthesis and analysis are expected. Applications should be submitted by November 21, 2025, to michael.tiemann@upb.de ( reference number 7115; for the full job posting, click here ).
The Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the working group of Thomas Kurz. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher (full-time, pay grade TV-L E13) to start on April 1, 2026, for research projects in the field of anti-infectives research and/or epigenetic cancer research. The projects involve the design, synthesis, and analytical characterization of small bioactive molecules and will be conducted in collaboration with national and international partners. Additional responsibilities include teaching in the field of organic chemistry. Requirements: PhD in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Chemical Biology; extensive experience in organic synthesis; analytical skills for structure elucidation (including HPLC, NMR, MS); and a strong motivation for interdisciplinary work. Please submit your application by January 5, 2026, exclusively by email to Prof. Dr. Thomas Kurz ( thomas.kurz@hhu.de ).
The Chair of Ceramic Materials at the University of Bayreuth is seeking to fill a full-time position as a Research Associate (m/f/d) (E 13 TV-L, 100%) in the field of developing novel preceramic polymers, starting as soon as possible and lasting for three years. An extension is anticipated. The position offers the opportunity for further academic qualification ( Dr. in engineering or Dr. rer. nat.) or the acquisition of additional scientific achievements through a habilitation with individual supervision. Within the framework of the Free State of Bavaria's nuclear fusion mission, precursor technology will be used to develop highly temperature-stable ceramics specifically for use in fusion reactors. It is crucial that polymers based on simple chemical compounds are synthesized that are processable using plastics technology, can be crosslinked to form thermosets, and can ultimately be converted into ceramics via pyrolysis. Your profile: You hold a very good university degree (Diploma/Master's) in a natural science or materials science field, e.g., Chemistry, physics , or Materials Science. You enjoy scientific and goal-oriented work in the polymer-ceramics environment and are strongly interested in the synthesis and processing of polymers. You impress with your communicative personality, teamwork skills, proactive commitment, reliability, independent work style, and curiosity. You have a professional demeanor, good German skills, and fluent English skills, both written and spoken. For further information and to submit your application before November 23, 2025, via our Online recruitment system, please follow the link here.
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