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Job list as of September 9, 2024

PhD Position in Biochemistry: Elucidation of the redox regulation mechanism of human histone deacetylase 8; Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany; to be filled as soon as possible. We are an interdisciplinary group of synthetic chemists, biochemists and biophysicists working on the functional modulation of histone deacetylases and their interactions with ligands. Your responsibilities include the application of biochemical, molecular and cell biological methods to elucidate the mechanism by which external and internal redox signals are transmitted to the important cancer target HDAC8 and thereby regulate its function. We invite applications from individuals holding a M.Sc. or an equivalent degree. Please submit your application, which should include a CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter detailing your background, motivation, and interest, in a single PDF file to Prof. Dr. Franz-Josef Meyer-Almes ( franz-josef.meyer-almes@h-da.de ). Feel free to contact us in advance if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application! Visit our website for more details here.

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research at Israeli Universities in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The online application for the 2025-26 cohort is open here. The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports the best and brightest minds in their postdoctoral research in Israel, connecting them with world-class academics and leading researchers. The fellowship is made up of a basic scholarship of ILS 168,000 per academic year, with an additional ILS 20,000 granted annually for research expenses and research-related travel. The fellowship is offered for two years with an option of renewal for a third year. The online application opens September 1, 2024, and closes November 18, 2024. The fellowship is open to candidates who have received their PhD degree no earlier than November 1, 2021, in all countries except Israel. At the time of application, candidates are required to have an academic sponsor, who is a faculty member at an eligible Israeli academic institution. Requirements are detailed in the guidelines on our website here. For any questions, please contact: fellows@azrielifoundation.org.

We are currently seeking a PhD student or postdoctoral fellow in the new field of protein mechanoradicals to join our team at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz. The overarching aim of the HFSP project is to establish mechanoradicals as a new species in vivo, and to define their physiological role. You will collaborate closely with the labs of Ronen Zaidel-Bar, Tel Aviv University, and Alex Dunn, Stanford University. The results will have direct implications for tissue homeostasis, organism health and aging. The aim of your project is to uncover the biophysical principles of mechanoradical formation and downstream signaling. To this end, you will employ Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy methods, tissue rheology, and redox biochemistry techniques. If interested, you can combine these with machine learning and molecular simulation methods we develop in our group. Your work will be tightly linked to our ongoing efforts within our ERC project RADICOL. Your profile: Master or PhD degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or related fields; Experience in EPR spectroscopy; Strong interest in protein radicals and their fate; Enthusiasm for international teamwork. We are a highly interdisciplinary and diverse group of scientists and provide an excellent and collaborative research environment. Please reach out for any further questions. Send your CV, your publication list, a short research statement, and contact info for three referees before October 1, 2024 to Frauke Gräter: graeter@mpip-mainz.mpg.de.

Job list as of September 2, 2024

The Federal Office for Radiation Protection is looking for a part-time doctoral student (75%) (m/f/d) for its incorporation measuring station in Berlin. The topic of the work is the development of methods for incorporation monitoring for medically used radionuclides with a focus on radioanalytical methods of excretion analysis. Details can be found in the job advertisement on the BfS website here. The application deadline is September 23rd.

At Clausthal University of Technology, Institute of Organic Chemistry, a PhD position is available for a period of 3 years (TV-L / E13, 50%) as part of a project of the DFG priority program SPP 2315. The aim of the project is the separation of minerals of critical raw materials from gangue materials with the aid of new light-switchable organic collectors whose structures are based on the natural substance punicine. Your tasks are the synthesis and characterization of such switchable molecules, the performance of flotations under different conditions and the interdisciplinary cooperation with engineers, mineralogists, process engineers and colleagues from analytical chemistry at Clausthal University of Technology and beyond. Your project therefore combines organic synthesis with applications. You have a diploma or master's degree in chemistry, ideally with a background in organic chemistry, enthusiasm for scientific research and good communication skills in English. Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) by September 13, 2024 by e-mail (in a single PDF file) to Prof. Dr. Andreas Schmidt, e-mail: schmidt@ioc.tu-clausthal.de. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

The Institute for Materials Chemistry of the IFW Dresden offers a scientist/PhD-Student position (m/f/d) for the topic “Porous 2D materials” starting from 1 October 2024 and limited for 36 months in part-time with 67%. Your key tasks: Fabrication and structural characterization of novel 2D materials. Developing new methodologies in the field of mass transfer across 2D materials. Design and implementation of permeation experiments with porous 2D materials. Publishing and presentation of scientific results. Your profile: As a successful candidate (m/f/d) you should have a Master's degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering. Profound knowledge of materials synthesis and their characterization using spectroscopic and microscopic methods is required. Experience in membrane separation and electroanalytical techniques is highly desirable. The application for this position should include a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates as well as reference letters (if available). Complete applications should be submitted under the reference number 059-24-3000 until September 30, 2024. Please send the application as a pdf file (other formats will not be accepted) to the following email address: bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de. If you have further questions on the position please contact: Dr. Peter Dement ( p.dement@ifw-dresden.de ).

The Institute for Materials Chemistry of the IFW Dresden offers a scientist/PhD-Student position (m/f/d) for the topic “Molecular precursors and ALD growth of 2D materials” starting from 1 October 2024 and limited for 36 months in part-time with 67%. Your key tasks: Rational design of molecular precursors for ALD growth of functional 2D materials. Chemical synthesis and structural analysis of organometallic precursors. Process development for the synthesis of 2D materials by means of ALD. Publishing and presentation of scientific results. Your profile: As a successful candidate (m/f/d) you should have a Master's degree or Diploma in the field of Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry. Profound knowledge of the synthesis of organometallic compounds is required. Experience in working under inert conditions as well as in the purification and analysis of air sensitive compounds is required. Knowledge of thermal analysis and chemical vapor deposition techniques is desirable. The application should include a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates as well as two reference letters (or contact details of references). Complete applications should be submitted under the reference number 058-24-3000 until September 30, 2024. Please send the application as a pdf file (other formats will not be accepted) to the following email address: bewerbung@ifw-dresden.de. If you have further questions on the position please contact: Prof. Dr. Anjana Devi ( a.devi@ifw-dresden.de ).

Job list as of August 26, 2024

At Clausthal University of Technology, Institute of Organic Chemistry, a PhD position is available for a period of 3 years (TV-L / E13, 50%) as part of a project of the DFG priority program SPP 2315. The aim of the project is the separation of minerals of critical raw materials from gangue materials with the aid of new light-switchable organic collectors whose structures are based on the natural substance punicine. Your tasks are the synthesis and characterization of such switchable molecules, the performance of flotations under different conditions and the interdisciplinary cooperation with engineers, mineralogists, process engineers and colleagues from analytical chemistry at Clausthal University of Technology and beyond. Your project therefore combines organic synthesis with applications. You have a diploma or master's degree in chemistry, ideally with a background in organic chemistry, enthusiasm for scientific research and good communication skills in English. Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) by September 13, 2024 by e-mail (in a single PDF file) to Prof. Dr. Andreas Schmidt, e-mail: schmidt@ioc.tu-clausthal.de. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Job list as of August 19, 2024

PhD position in the field of electrochemical synthesis at Leibniz Institute for Catalysis in Rostock 421-01/2024 (E13 TV-L, 66%, available from 15/10/2024). The department "Electrochemistry & Catalysis" offers a PhD project with focus on electrochemical depolymerization and upcycling of bio-based polymers. The research work will comprise preparative scale electrolysis, electroanalytic studies (cyclic voltammetry and related techniques), product characterization, and studies toward utilization of depolymerization products. We offer the chance to become a pioneer in electrochemical depolymerization in an excellent, international research environment at LIKAT Rostock. 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: September 2, 2024.

PhD Position at the Dpt. Organic Chemistry of the University of Hohenheim: The Gellrich group is developing molecular catalysts for applications in organic synthesis & energy storage. We are now seeking a dedicated chemist to develop metal-free catalysts for the semihydrogenation of alkynes using data science methods, offering a three-year, two-third position with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate. Your responsibilities will include synthesizing the catalysts, conducting catalytic reactions, and interpreting the results through multivariate analysis. A degree in chemistry, preferably with a focus on organic chemistry, is required. Experience with computational chemistry is a plus, an interest in interdisciplinary work and data science is essential. What we offer: salary grade 13 TVL, a workplace on “Germany's most beautiful campus”, a professional, young team & a collegial, team-oriented working atmosphere with the opportunity to contribute to a newly established & evolving research group. If you are interested, we look forward to your application! Please apply here.

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x) - At the TUD Dresden University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Institute of Materials Science, the Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology (Prof. Cuniberti) 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. The position is limited to 36 months with the option of extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The position is generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment. Please indicate your request in your application. Tasks: The aim of the research work within the Collaborative Research Center CRC1415 “Chemistry of synthetic 2D materials” is to combine quantum mechanical (QM) methods with state-of-the-art machine learning (ML) techniques to investigate and predict the electronic and magnetic properties of the building blocks in two-dimensional (2D) polymers (eg, (a)chiral covalent organic frameworks). Requirements: university degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering or similar. You can find the complete job advertisement here.

Job list as of August 12, 2024

PhD positions in medicinal chemistry at the University of Heidelberg: As part of an EU consortium, positions for the preparation of a dissertation will be available from the beginning of 2025, particularly for MSc graduates with an organic chemistry background. The EU consortium is developing new strategies to prevent viral infections. Christian Klein's group covers part of the chemical work: in particular the design and synthesis of substances that bind to "cryptic pockets" and to glycosylated regions of membrane proteins. The chemistry required for this is demanding and includes method development. For the success of the work, it will be unavoidable to cooperate with biologically, chemically and theoretically oriented groups in numerous European countries. Interested parties should therefore be very well qualified in organic chemistry and willing to engage in interdisciplinary exchange. Please send applications to Prof. Christian Klein, ipmb-medchem@uni-heidelberg.de, with the subject SHIELD-2025.

The KühnelLab at the University of Hohenheim is looking for a motivated doctoral student (m/f/d) in the field of artificial photosynthesis (TVÖD 13, 50%). We are researching the sustainable extraction of raw materials using solar energy by combining nanomaterials with molecular catalysts and enzymes ( kuehnel-lab.com ). Our international team values ​​good cooperation, open communication and a willingness to perform. TASKS: Independent design/conduct of laboratory experiments, e.g. synthesis and characterization of materials/coordination compounds, testing as photo/electrocatalysts; participation in the organization and teaching of the field of inorganic chemistry (e.g. internships). REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in chemistry or similar and very good knowledge of German required; team spirit, enthusiasm for research and willingness to learn new working and analysis techniques; knowledge of electrochemistry, photocatalysis and gas chromatography is an advantage. Questions to moritz.kuehnel@uni-hohenheim.de. Apply online by August 31, 2024 via this link.

Job list as of August 5, 2024

12 PhD positions are offered at the University of Kassel in the interdisciplinary DFG-funded research training group “Biological Clocks on Multiple Time Scales”. The graduate school is investigating the principles of timekeeping in living organisms that orchestrate periodic processes with very different frequencies, ranging from infradian over circadian to ultradian rhythms. The unique approach is to combine the expertise of biologists, physicists, chemists, mathematicians, and engineers to advance the understanding of biological clocks. (Bio)chemical reaction networks and signal transduction are investigated experimentally as well as theoretically, eg by computer modeling. Applications should be submitted via the online form no later than October 29, 2024. Start for the positions is April 1, 2025. More information and forms can be found here.

Doctoral researcher / PhD position in Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry (f/m/d) at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Duisburg-Essen (for 3.5 years, E 13 TV-L, 67%, starting date November 1st, 2024). We are looking for a PhD candidate (f/m/d) for the research project “Interlocked molecules for Organocatalysis”. Within this project, you will synthesize, characterize and use novel organocatalysts for enantioselective catalysis. One focus will be the synthesis and application of catalysts based on interlocked molecules such as rotaxanes and catenanes. Are you passionate about Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry and Catalysis? Then we are looking forward to your application! You need a degree (Master/Diplom, min. 4 years) in chemistry or a related field and should have a strong background in Organic Synthesis. Additional experience in the areas of Supramolecular Chemistry and Organocatalysis is helpful. German language skills are desirable. For further details, see here. Please submit your application with the usual documents (CV, cover letter, degree certificates) quoting reference 468-24 to Prof. Dr. Jochen Niemeyer ( jochen.niemeyer@uni-due.de ). Application deadline: September 4th, 2024

The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Tübingen in the Manßen working group is seeking to fill the position of Academic Staff Member (m/f/d; E 13 TV-L, 50 %) for a period of 3 years at the earliest possible date. The Manßen group investigates complex compounds of sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly early transition metals in cooperative systems. The focus is on the interaction between the metals and their ligand framework, and on the interaction between several metal centers. This innovative concept The aim of the project is to find particular application in the activation of small molecules and thus create new possibilities for the enhancement of these essential building blocks. The task area includes the planning and implementation of chemical syntheses in the field of organic and inorganic chemistry; the production, isolation, purification and analysis of sensitive organometallic compounds; reactions with gases and catalytic applications; the evaluation, summary and presentation of the test results including conference contributions and publications in specialist journals and the supervision of chemistry practical courses at the institute. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Manfred Manßen, manfred.manssen@uni-tuebingen.de. You can find further information here and here. We look forward to receiving your detailed application by email by August 31, 2024.

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