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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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Job list as of June 2, 2025

University Assistant postdoctoral, Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 06/16/2025 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc). Limited contract until: 06/15/2028. Job ID: 4101. Your personal sphere of influence: The group of Porous Materials mainly focuses on the development of nanoporous materials, their characterization, and their applications in numerous fields. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, administration and teaching duties. The work will also comprise different characterization techniques (eg solid-state NMR, low-temperature physisorption of nitrogen, dynamic light scattering, and electron microscopy techniques) to characterize the obtained materials. This is part of your personality: PhD in chemistry; Strong previous experience in the characterization and analysis of porous materials; An excellent background in X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, electron microscopy and related analytical techniques; Excellent command of written and spoken English; Well-documented list of publications in renowned, subject-relevant peer-reviewed journals; Oral participation at international conferences. Further information and application. If you have any questions, please contact: Freddy Kleitz, freddy.kleitz@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: June 8th, 2025.

Job list as of May 26, 2025

The Institute of Biochemistry, in the Department of food chemistry and Bioanalytics, is currently seeking a PhD Research Associate (m/f/d, part-time 50%, TV-L 13) with a three-year contract. Doctoral studies are explicitly encouraged. The department's research focus is on protein characterization using high-resolution mass spectrometry. This is used for authenticity control and the detection of allergenic proteins in various foods. Further information can be found here.

PhD and postdoc positions in inorganic chemistry & (electro)catalysis in the Chemistry Department at the University of Basel, Switzerland. The research group headed by Prof. Murielle Delley is looking for two highly motivated candidates starting as early as July 1, 2025 or later upon agreement. One position (position 1) is a PhD position that focuses on the catalysis of anchored metal complexes in an electric field and involves synthesis of metal-organic complexes, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, and catalysis. A second position (position 2) can be a PhD or postdoc position and focuses on modified inorganic materials for (electro)catalysis and includes synthesis and modification of inorganic materials and (electro)catalysis. Candidates should be highly motivated, recently have obtained an MSc (or PhD) degree in chemistry or a related discipline, and bring a solid chemical background. For both positions experience in experimental inorganic/organometallic chemistry, working under inert atmosphere, and electrochemistry or electrocatalysis are preferred. Send your application: cover letter, CV, copy of MSc (and PhD) diploma, contact details of 3 referees, to Prof. Murielle Delley, Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, Switzerland, murielle.delley@unibas.ch. Please find more info here.

PhD position (m/f/d) – 417-02/2025 in the area of ​​Modern Concepts in Molecular Catalysis The research group of Prof. Torsten Beweries at LIKAT Rostock has an opening for a position. Your task: You will develop new metallacyclobutadiene complexes that can be used for catalytic transformations of alkynes. The project will involve the synthesis of new ligands and transition metal complexes, in-depth characterization using state-of-the-art spectroscopic and computational methods, as well as catalytic tests, and mechanistic studies. Your competence: We are looking for a person with a Master's degree in chemistry, with experience in homogeneous catalysis or organometallic chemistry and the ability to work under anaerobic conditions. A good command of written and spoken English is also required. The applicant should have a high level of self-motivation and work independently at a high scientific level. Our offer: We offer a challenging PhD position in an excellent, international environment at the LIKAT Rostock. The position is available from May 1, 2025 and limited to 3 years. Place of work is Rostock. The salary is based on public service rates of the German states (E13 TV-L, 66%). Please, send your full application (including names contact information of two referees) as an e-mail (in one pdf file with a max. size of 25 MB) by e-mail quoting the reference number 417-02/2025 to bewerbungen@catalysis.de until June 13, 2025. For topic related questions, please contact Prof. Torsten Beweries ( Torsten.Beweries@catalysis.de ) directly.

Job list as of May 19, 2025

The Institute of Chemistry at the University of Graz is seeking to fill a PhD position. Duration: 4 years; Start: September 2025. You will work on the characterization and controlled manipulation of functional molecules on surfaces by scanning tunneling and atomic force microscopy for the investigation of physical and chemical processes at the level of single molecules. You should have a Master's degree in chemistry or physics (or related subjects), experience in at least one of the following areas is desired: surface science, scanning probe microscopy, ultra-high-vacuum or low-temperature techniques, as well as a high motivation and passion for research and excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Application deadline: 29th May 2025. You can find the full job advertisement and the possibility to apply here.

PhD Position – Hybrid Metallopolymers for Chiral Light Emission (Plajer Group, University of Bayreuth – Germany): Join a young, interdisciplinary team developing functional, chiral, and luminescent polymers by integrating main group and transition metal elements into precision macromolecular architectures. This project involves the synthesis of novel monomers, controlled polymerization techniques, and the study of supramolecular self-assembly. You will gain hands-on experience with characterization methods such as GPC, DSC, and rheology, and investigate structure–property relationships using techniques including circularly polarized luminescence spectroscopy. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in chemistry and have an interest in synthetic polymer or organometallic chemistry. Experience with inert atmosphere techniques (Schlenk/glovebox), NMR, and UV-vis spectroscopy is advantageous. Scientific curiosity, independence, and a collaborative mindset are essential. For questions or to apply (CV, transcripts, and cover letter in a single PDF), contact: alex.plajer@uni-bayreuth.de. Learn more here.

Job list as of May 12, 2025

Leuphana University Lüneburg is seeking a PostDoc Research Associate (EG 13 TV-L, 75%) for the Institute of sustainable chemistry, Professorship for sustainable chemistry of Renewable Organic Raw Materials, for a fixed-term contract of 3 years with the option of extension. The position will involve research and teaching in the field of Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry and Renewable Organic Raw Materials. Requirements include a completed university degree and doctorate in chemistry or a related field, as well as experience in separation techniques and sustainable bioresource extraction. Further information can be found here. Applications (without photo) should be sent by June 2, 2025, to: Leuphana University Lüneburg, Human Resources and Legal Affairs / Application Management, reference: PD Renewables, Universitätsallee 1, 21335 Lüneburg, jobs@leuphana.de.

The Institute of Biochemistry at the University of Innsbruck is seeking to fill a position as a Senior Lecturer with a doctorate/PhD (20 hours/week) for a period of two years, starting October 1, 2025. Main responsibilities: Independent teaching of courses and conducting examinations at the Institute of Biochemistry (8 semester hours); participation in research, teaching, and administrative tasks; supervision of students, including supervision of bachelor's theses; participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures; vocational training. Required qualifications: Completed relevant doctoral or PhD studies; habilitation in biochemistry; several years of experience in conducting research-led teaching, particularly in teaching main lectures in biochemistry and biochemical methods across the board for students of chemistry and pharmacy (bachelor's and master's), as well as teaching and didactic development of biochemical practical courses; evidence of continuous publication activity in the current field of biochemistry is desirable; communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Full job description and online application here.

At the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, the Chair of Inorganic Molecular Chemistry offers a position as Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L). starting at the earliest possible date in a DFG funded project “Selective assembly and degradation reactions of cationic cyclo-phospanes”. The position is limited to 36 months and comprises 50% of the full-time weekly hours with the option to increase to 65% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by Fixed Term research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD). Tasks: syntheses of new phosphorus-rich heterocycles, their follow-up chemistry and application as opto-electronic material. Characterization of the obtained products and intermediates via spectroscopic methods such as NMR, UV-vis, IR/Raman, mass spectrometry and X-ray structure determination. Requirements: university degree (Master or equivalent) in chemistry; background in organic or inorganic molecular chemistry; an integrative and cooperative personality with high teamwork abilities; safe handling of inert gas techniques; knowledge of analytical methods for molecular chemistry; Microsoft Office and chemical software handling; confident presentation of scientific results in English and preferably in German. Further information see here.

PhD Position – CO ₂ sequestration and development of new, low-carbon cementitious binders through mineral carbonation of industrial, mining and demolition wastes. (Laboratory of Materials and Durability of Constructions (LMDC) - INSA Toulouse - Université de Toulouse - FRANCE). The PhD student will integrate the French National Research Program Carbiocem at the LMDC Laboratory and will be responsible for the physico-chemical characterization of both, raw materials and carbonated by-products materials. He/she will further conduct abiotic carbonation trials in order to determine desired properties of carbonated cementitious. Furthermore he/she will screen the cementitious reactivity of the carbonated materials of all partners of the project and participate in the formulation and testing of low-carbon cementitious binders based on carbonated waste materials. Common techniques to be applied are XRD, FTIR/Raman, TGA, SEM, NMR and calorimetric measurements. Qualifications: Master's degree in geochemistry/materials chemistry/civil engineering or related fields; Interest in environmental issues and curiosity for engineering solutions; First experience lab-work and some of the analytical techniques will be appreciated; Good communication skills and willingness to integrate an interdisciplinary team; A good written/oral command of English is an asset. For any questions and application for this PhD position please contact: Cédric Patapy: patapy@insa-toulouse.fr, Simon Blotevogel: simon.blotevogel@ecocemglobal.com, Pascale Benezeth: pascale.benezeth@get.omp.eu. Full details here.

Exciting PhD Opportunity – Join the Lignin Team as part of the Cluster of Excellence (Biomolecular Engineering) About the Position: We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join our lignin group within our Cluster of Excellence, where we tackle some of the most exciting challenges in lignocellulose chemistry focusing on chemical modifications and analytical methods. Our research focuses on ways to deepen the understanding of lignin, including that of technical lignins to provide basic knowledge for future applications and designing novel materials. We Offer: Cutting-Edge Research: Work on innovative lignocellulose projects using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment. Mentorship and Collaboration: Be part of a supportive team led by experienced researchers, with opportunities to collaborate with leading scientists worldwide. Skill Development: Gain expertise in advanced experimental and analytical methods, as well as scientific writing and project management. Career Opportunities: Present your work at international conferences, publish in high-impact journals, and build a strong professional network. Funding and Resources: Competitive funding and access to modern facilities. Salary 2700 € gross (14 times pa) for 3 years. Who We're Looking For: Curious, creative, and driven to solve complex scientific problems. Holding a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field. How to Apply: Please send your application, including a CV, a cover letter detailing your research interests and motivation, and contact info for references. Start Date: June/July 2025 Workplace: UFT Tulln. Contact: antje.potthast@boku.ac.at, BOKU University Vienna.

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