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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The research group “Chemical Biology” (AG Schwarzer) at the Interfaculty Institute of Biochemistry (IFIB) of the University of Tübingen invites applications for a Ph.D. Student position in the EpiSignal RTG. Starting date: October 1st, 2025. The aim of this Ph.D. project is to develop and use chemical tools to investigate protein modifications in the context of epigenetic gene regulation and signaling. The project combines new chemical synthesis strategies with cutting-edge methods of biochemistry and molecular biology, including chemo-enzymatic protein synthesis and proteomics. The PhD position will be part of the EpiSignal Research Training Group providing an excellent interdisciplinary research and training environment. Candidates with M.Sc. degrees in chemistry or biochemistry and strong interest in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. Payment will be by TVL as a 65% position. Applications including a motivation letter with a brief description of qualifications and research background (max. 1 page), CV, title and summary of M.Sc. Thesis (max. 2 pages), scan of degree diplomas, and transcript of records should be sent by September 1st, 2025 via email to: episignal@ibc.uni-stuttgart.de.
Doctoral student (m/f/d, 65%) in the Food Systems Chemistry working group of the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM). The Food Systems Chemistry working group is seeking a doctoral student to join a project supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinna Dawid as soon as possible. Using modern, instrumental natural product analysis and human psychophysical techniques, the project will search for novel taste-active natural products and taste modulators in the sensorimetabolome and characterize them structurally and functionally. The position is part-time (65%) and initially limited to 3 years. Ideal candidates hold a master's degree in food chemistry or a related field; basic knowledge of (food) chemistry and/or analytics; an analytical, creative, and solution-oriented mindset; excellent written and spoken English skills; and a high level of self-motivation to achieve their doctorate. Please submit your application, including the usual documents, as a PDF file and quoting the reference number 2025-12-S1-CD by email to recruiting.leibnizlsb@tum.de by September 5, 2025. The full job description can be found here.
PhD student position (65% TV-L E13) for “Studying multifunctional catalysts by solid-state NMR spectroscopy” at RWTH Aachen University University, Germany, from September 2025. The project focuses on exploring advanced solid-state NMR strategies in unraveling structural and dynamic properties of multifunctional catalysts based on metal nanoparticles on molecularly-modified surfaces. Successful candidates should have a science education in chemistry or physics and a strong interest in spectroscopic techniques. The complete application (one file) should contain a curriculum vitae (CV) and the names of two professional references whom we may contact. The application should be sent to wiegand@itmc.rwth-aachen.de. We are looking forward to getting to know you! Deadline for application is August 22nd. More details about our research see here.
MARUM, the University of Bremen, is seeking a PhD position (m/f/d, 65%, 45 months). The position is embedded in the new Collaborative Research Center "Carbon Sequestration at Å Resolution - CONCENTRATE." This center focuses on unraveling the molecular and microbial processes that lead to the stabilization of glycans in the ocean. Working in the Marine Chemistry group led by Prof. Tilmann Harder, you will investigate why some glycans contribute to carbon sequestration in the oceans through chemical modification and analysis of glycans and their microbial degradation. Ideal candidates possess a master's degree in analytical chemistry or food chemistry; basic knowledge of chromatography; an analytical and solution-oriented mindset; excellent written and spoken English skills; and a high level of self-motivation to achieve a doctorate. Please submit your application, including the usual documents, as a PDF file, quoting reference number A191-25, by email to bewerbung-a19125@marum.de by August 31, 2025. The full job description can be found here.
Research associate/doctoral candidate (m/f/d) in organometallic, xenon and fluorine chemistry at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Dr. Alberto Pérez-Bitrián) with 67% part-time employment (E 13 TV-L HU, third-party funding limited until June 4th, 2028). The position will be funded through the Emmy Noether Project OrgXeMet and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD qualification. The project will involve the synthesis of organoxenonium(II) salts, evaluation of their fundamental chemical properties and investigation of their reactivity as electrophilic transfer reagents in the synthesis of high-oxidation-state metal complexes. The ideal candidate should hold a master's degree (or equivalent) in chemistry and have a background in inorganic and/or organometallic synthesis and Schlenk techniques, as well as experience with common characterization techniques (NMR, etc.) and teamwork skills. Please submit your applications (including CV with two references, academic transcripts and cover letter) as a single PDF within four weeks, referencing the job ID DR/151/25, via email to alberto.perez-bitrian@hu-berlin.de. More information here.
Fully Funded PhD Positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics at The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor's or Master's degrees to apply for our PhD program. We offer fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna. ISTA processes applications for its PhD program once a year. To apply, you have to create an online account, which will allow you to track your application through its various stages. All students are offered 5-year contracts, they receive internationally competitive salaries, and full social security coverage. The application deadline is January 8, 2026 (15:00 CET) for a PhD program start date in September 2026. Application Link
The Institute of Chemistry at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Prof. Dr. Christian Limberg) is seeking to fill a 2/3 part-time PhD position for 4 years (E 13 TV-L HU). The successful candidate will work 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 resulting compounds. Ideally, candidates should have a university degree in 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, including a cover letter, CV, and certificates, within four weeks, quoting the reference number AN/265/25, to Humboldt-Universität zu 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 via email ( christian.limberg@chemie.hu-berlin.de ) are also possible.
Doctoral student (m/f/d, 65%) in the Food Systems Chemistry working group of the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM). The Food Systems Chemistry working group is seeking a doctoral student to begin working on a project supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinna Dawid on January 1, 2026. The project will utilize modern, instrumental natural product analysis and human psychophysical techniques to search for novel taste-active natural products and taste modulators in the sensorimetabolome and to characterize them structurally and functionally. The position is part-time (65%) and initially limited to 3 years. Ideal candidates hold a master's degree in food chemistry or a related degree; basic knowledge of (food) chemistry and/or analytics; analytical, creative, and solution-oriented thinking; and excellent written and spoken German and English skills. High self-motivation to pursue a doctorate. Please submit your application, including the usual documents, as a PDF file and quoting the reference number 2025-11-S1-CD by email to recruiting.leibnizlsb@tum.de by September 8, 2025. The full job description can be found here.
Doctoral student (m/f/d, 65%) in the Food Systems Chemistry working group of the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM). The Food Systems Chemistry working group is seeking a doctoral student to join a project supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinna Dawid as soon as possible. Using modern, instrumental natural product analysis and human psychophysical techniques, the aim is to search for novel taste-active natural products and taste modulators in the sensorimetabolome and to characterize them structurally and functionally. The position is part-time (65%) and initially limited to 3 years. Ideal candidates have a master's degree in food chemistry or a related degree; basic knowledge of (food) chemistry and/or analytics; an analytical, creative, and solution-oriented mindset; excellent written and spoken German and English skills; and a high level of self-motivation to achieve their doctorate. Please submit your application, including the usual documents, as a PDF file and quoting the reference number 2025-10-S1-CD by email to recruiting.leibnizlsb@tum.de by September 8, 2025. The full job description can be found here.
Doctoral thesis in Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry at the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Recklinghausen. We are seeking a master's student or graduate in the research area of aerogels. Compensation is possible up to 75% of the TV-L 13 salary scale. Knowledge of organometallic chemistry, reaction engineering, or industrial chemistry, or an interest in a spin-off, is desirable. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Rainer Ostermann ( Rainer.Ostermann@w-hs.de or +49 2361 915 447). Applications should be submitted by July 31, 2025.
The Department of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, research group Prof. Dr. Olalla Vázquez, offers a position for a Doctoral Researcher/PhD. The position is offered for a period of 3 years. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is part-time with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state of Hesse, Germany (50% TV-H E13). Required is: MSc degree or equivalent and PhD in Chemistry with strong focus on Organic Synthesis: multistep synthesis (ideally of photosensitive molecules, ie photoswitches and photocages); strong theoretical and practical background in organic chemistry (dye chemistry); interest in understanding biological processes at the atomic level; some experience with biological techniques; self-driven and passionate team player; excellent English knowledge (written and oral). Please apply online here for job offer no fb15-0014-wmz-2025. Application deadline is August 3rd 2025.
PhD position in metal-organic frameworks at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg. The research group of Prof. Dr. Hana Bunzen from the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry welcomes applications for a Ph.D. position with a limited contract of three years according to the salary level E 13 TV-L (65%). This position is to start at the earliest opportunity. The project will involve the development and investigation of metal-organic frameworks for biomedical and biocatalytic applications. You must hold a Master's degree in Chemistry, preferably in Inorganic Chemistry. Previous experience in working with coordination compounds and materials is desirable. Candidates should have expertise in analytical and spectroscopic tools, namely NMR, XRD, IR, UV-Vis, microscopy and good language skills in English and German. Please submit your application (motivation letter, CV and academic certificates) by 15th August 2025 in electronic form via the university's application portal. Please, find more information here.
PhD position (m/f/d, 50% TV-L E13) in Organic Chemistry at the University of Bremen, Wagner Group. The Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Bremen is seeking to fill a WiMi position (m/f/d) in the Wagner Group as soon as possible. The position is remunerated according to TV-L E13 (50%) and offers the possibility of completing a doctorate. The research project focuses on the characterization of reactive intermediates and their use for the activation of small molecules. Applicants have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of organic synthesis, matrix isolation spectroscopy, and computational chemistry. A completed university degree (MSc) is required. Philipp Wagner's working group is currently being established, providing a unique opportunity to actively shape structures and contribute their own ideas. Please send your application including your CV, a short letter of motivation, relevant certificates and, if applicable, references in one PDF file by email to: ja_wa1@uni-bremen.de by August 8, 2025.
We offer an exciting 3-year PhD position (75% TV-L E13) in the field of atmospheric sciences, embedded in an international and interdisciplinary research environment. The project focuses on investigating the impact of marine and terrestrial polysaccharides on ice formation in clouds. The goal is to better understand and quantify their role as ice-active substances. To achieve this, chromatographic methods will be further developed to enhance the chemical characterization of these compounds. The optimized techniques will be applied to a range of aerosol, cloud, and rain water samples from both marine and terrestrial environments. Sample collection will include at least one field campaign during the PhD. Please send your application by August 14, 2025 to bewerbung@tropos.de. More information here.
Research associate (m/f/d) at the Department of Industrial Organic Chemistry and biotechnology at Bielefeld University with a research focus on chemoenzymatic synthesis combining chemocatalytic and enzyme-catalyzed reactions in a single reactor to produce multi-step syntheses without the need for intermediate processing, is sought as soon as possible. These novel processes to be developed should also enable access to target molecules of industrial relevance in an economically attractive and sustainable manner. The employee will have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate within the research project. Reference number: Wiss25148; Start date: as soon as possible; Part-time 67%; Remuneration according to E13 TV-L; Limited term; For details on the job advertisement and applications (by July 22, 2025), please use our portal here.
Postdoc position in DIGITAL CHEMISTRY at the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Münster, Germany. The research group headed by Prof. Frank Glorius is looking for a highly motivated postdoc with a PhD in a STEM field who is eager to push the boundaries of chemistry and AI, starting as early as October 1, 2025. If you're fluent in PyTorch and have a feel for molecular data, this job is for you! You would work in the AI4Mol project, together with the highly successful startup ChemI and the UX specialists from lab25. We offer an attractive & supportive work environment: with a strong track record in mentoring and research excellence, our Institute and the Glorius Group in particular has launched many outstanding academic and industry careers. Send your application as a single pdf by email (only) to Prof. Frank Glorius, glorius@uni-muenster.de. Kindly mention reference no. 2025_06_33. Please find more info here.
Open PhD Position – Supramolecular Polymers for Chiral Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) (Plajer Group, University of Bayreuth): Join a young, interdisciplinary and international team developing functional, chiral, and luminescent polymers by integrating transition metal elements into precision macromolecular architectures. This project involves the synthesis of novel monomers 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. Finally, you will build and investigate chiral light emitting diodes! Applicants must hold a Master's degree in chemistry and have an interest in synthetic polymer or organometallic chemistry. 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.
The Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences is seeking to fill a position as a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry. The position will be 75% (30 hours per week) until November 30, 2026, and will be reduced to 50% (20 hours per week) from December 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Willingness to increase the number of hours per week if additional financial resources are available is desired. Compensation will be based on the collective agreement for the public service of the German federal states (TV-L) up to TV-L 13, subject to personal qualifications. The position is intended for further scientific qualification as a PhD or postdoc. Responsibilities include the optimization of the synthesis of polyvinyl acetals from an industrial perspective in close collaboration with FEW Chemicals in Bitterfeld. Knowledge of organic synthesis and analytics (including NMR and DSC) is required. Are you interested or do you have any questions? Then please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Rödel (+49 3461 46 2165 or thomas.roedel@hs-merseburg.de ). Applications should be submitted by email by September 13, 2025.
JLU Gießen, Food Sciences, Prof. Dr. G. Morlock, Research Associate (m/f/d) 50% E 13 TV-H (limited term). Tasks: Development and use of sustainable methods and analysis systems (2LabsToGo, high-performance thin-layer chromatography coupled with high-performance column chromatography, bioassays, and high-resolution mass spectrometry) for the analysis of active substances and harmful substances, contaminants, or residues in food, consumer goods, cosmetics, environmental samples, etc. Requirements: Completed scientific university degree, preferably in engineering or natural sciences (diploma or MSc). Practical chemical-analytical knowledge (HPLC, HPTLC, HRMS) as well as physiological and biochemical knowledge (assays); knowledge of programming (Python, C++) for device control, cloud-based image analysis with artificial intelligence, robotics, open source technologies, etc. is also welcome. Good knowledge of English. Experience in publishing scientific research results. Apply using our online form by July 27, 2025, quoting reference number 382/09. We look forward to receiving your application. The full job description can be found here.
University Assistant Predoctoral, Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 08/01/2025 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc). Limited contract until: July 31, 2028. Job ID: 4281. Your personal sphere of influence: This position is embedded within the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering. As a university assistant prae doc, you will join the Biochemical Network Analysis group, led by Jürgen Zanghellini. The team focuses on mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing to study metabolic networks and optimize microbes for biotechnological applications. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration. You sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months and complete your thesis within the duration of the contract. This is part of your personality: A completed Master's degree in Data Science, Physics, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field. Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages. Experience with applying AI to metabolic modeling. Research expertise and proactive approach. Further information and application here. If you have any questions, please contact: Jürgen Zanghellini, juergen.zanghellini@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 07/19/2025.
PhD position in Sustainable Organic Chemistry is available at the University of Antwerp, Belgium from October 2025. The PhD 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 master's 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 minimum one previous supervisor to VacancyORSY@uantwerpen.be before August31st, 2025. Mention “Application PhD iBOF” in the subject line. More details about our research group here.
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