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Stellenliste vom 25. September 2023

A PhD position (75% of EG 13) in MOFs for biomedical applications is available at the University of Augsburg (AG Bunzen). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, synthesizing, and characterizing nanoparticles based on metal-organic frameworks for diagnostic applications, with a particular focus on applications in magnetic resonance imaging. To be eligible for this position, you should hold a Master's degree in Chemistry and possess a strong background in coordination chemistry or inorganic chemistry. Experience with the synthesis and characterization of metal-organic frameworks and/or coordination compounds is desirable. The complete advertisement and application instructions can be found here and here. Application deadline: October 8, 2023. Contact: hana.bunzen@physik.uni-augsburg.de.

Open PhD Position (100%) on Functional Food Materials at the Department of Chemistry, University of Fribourg, Switzerland (AG Salentinig). You will research bulk and interfacial properties of food hydrocolloids, tailoring physico-chemical properties and functionality. The project includes extracting and characterizing functional food molecules from natural sources and their design into supramolecular materials with desired physical properties (textures, nutrient release). In-situ scattering/spectroscopy techniques, electron microscopy, and in vitro assays will be part of the analysis. To be eligible, you must hold a Master’s degree in (physical/materials) chemistry and a robust foundation in material characterization. Experience in food/biomaterials, a profound interest in colloid and interface science, and bioanalytical and biophysical techniques is a plus. Experience with scattering methods (SAXS, LS) and basic skills in coding are highly desirable. Fluency in English is a must. More info is here. Application deadline: October 15, 2023. Contact: stefan.salentinig@unifr.ch.

University assistant predoctoral. Institute of Analytical Chemistry, University Vienna. Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2023. Working hours: 30,00. Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc). Limited contract until: 10/31/2027. Job ID: 1348. The focus of the planned research is on the analysis of small molecules that play an important role as modulators of biological signaling processes, such as oxidized fatty acids, endocannobinoids and bile acids. You actively participate in research, teaching & administration. 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 such as method skills: bioanalytical chemistry, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry; Didactic skills /experience in e-learning; IT skills: MS Office; Knowledge of: Chromatographic techniques coupled with mass spectrometry; Very good knowledge of German and English; You are a team player with high social/communicative skills. If you have any questions, please contact: Christopher Gerner, christopher.gerner@univie.ac.at. Further information and application here. Application deadline: 10/11/2023. 

Stellenliste vom 18. September 2023

Postdoc Position: Photo-Chemical Adaptive 3D Hydrogel Systems for Next Generation Neuromorphic Computing. Our team at the University of Mainz (Germany) is searching for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to work on photo-chemically regulated microprinted hydrogels to develop a new, brain-inspired information processing technology by combining soft matter and (photo-)chemical reaction networks. This project is part of the PhotoNeuroGel international collaboration and embedded in Walther Group on Life-Like Materials and Systems. Join our team for creative, cutting-edge research in an emerging multidisciplinary field. We provide you with an inspiring, collaborative and multinational environment. The position is fully funded and available from November 2023 and has a duration of 2 years. You will be hired according to the German Salary Scheme with full benefits. Further Information: See here. Application deadline: 31 October 2023.

One PostDoc (m/f/d) (100%) for the Research Group on Chemical and Biological Weapons Control at Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) and Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU). The Research Group, which is led by Prof. Dr. P. R. Schreiner (JLU, Institute of Organic Chemistry) and Dr. U. Jakob (PRIF), aims to scrutinize current issues in biological and chemical weapons control in an interdisciplinary way from the perspectives of natural, technical and political sciences. It is part of the Cluster for Natural and Technical Science Arms Control Research (CNTR) funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Your responsibilities: Scientifically-based research on the disarmament and non-proliferation of chemical weapons and chemical security; monitoring, tracking and assessing relevant scientific and technological developments. Your profile: Above-average PhD in chemistry and research interests in the area of chemical weapons control and disarmament, or chemical security, protection and defense. Please find more information here. The deadline is October 15, 2023.

Postdoc Position: DNA Artificial Cells with Adaptivity Mechanism. The Walther Lab at the University of Mainz (Germany) is searching for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to work on DNA protocells/artificial cells, regarding structure formation processes and information processing. The position aims to increase our understanding of structure formation, tuning their behavioral complexity, reach dynamic structures, or target intelligent matter using tools from synthetic biology. We are an ambitious team and provide you with an inspiring and collaborative team atmosphere in a multinational and multidisciplinary environment. Brand new, cutting-edge synthetic and analytical infrastructure are available. We run our own fully equipped cell lab. The position is according to the German salary scale with full social benefits. The position is according to the German salary scale with full social benefits. The position is available from Fall 2023 and has a duration of 2 years. Starting date is flexible. Further information: Walther Group | This Position. Application Deadline: 31.10.2023.

PhD Position: Transmembrane Signaling in Artificial Cells using DNA Nanoscience Tools. Creating an artificial cell that senses and responds to its environment is crucial for studying the origin of life and developing life-like artificial systems. This project aims at engineering transmembrane communication processes in artificial cells using tools from DNA nanoscience, liposomes as cell mimics as well as supported lipid bilayers for superresolution microscopy with single molecule precision. The project is part of the Research and Training Group 2516 “Structure Formation of Soft Matter at Interfaces”. You will closely collaborate with researchers doing computer simulations on these motifs. The position is available in Winter 2023/24 and has a duration of 3 years. You will be hired according to the German Salary Scheme with full benefits. Join our team for cutting-edge research. We provide you with an inspiring and collaborative team atmosphere in a multinational and multidisciplinary environment. Further information: Walther Group | This Position. Application Deadline: 01.11.2023.

The Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry at the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena offers the position of a Scientific Researcher (E13/67% for an initial period of three years). You will be part of the collaborative project "Single-Chain Nanoparticle Complexation at Interfaces", between the research groups of Prof. Schacher (Jena), Prof. Plamper (Freiberg), and Prof. Barner-Kowollik (Brisbane, Australia). We aim at colloidal polymer networks at interfaces. The project is conducted under a cotutelle PhD agreement with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia, and the successful candidate is expected to work at QUT for a minimum of 1 year during their PhD. Your tasks include the synthesis of photoactive monomers and crosslinkers, molecular characterization (NMR, IR...), photocrosslinking of polymers in solution and at interfaces, structural investigations in solution by scattering methods (DLS, SLS, SAXS...), as well as participation in teaching. Your profile should show a very good degree in chemistry or a related field, experience in organic chemistry, photochemistry, or polymer chemistry, excellent English (and German) language skills, both written and spoken, and you should be eager to work in a transcontinental setting. Please submit your application including CV, motivation letter, and certificates by email (one PDF file) to Felix.schacher@uni-jena.de. 

Stellenliste vom 11. September 2023

The Leibniz Institute for Catalysis e.V. Rostock (LIKAT) offers a PhD position for 4 years (TV-L E13, 66%) available from Nov 1, 2023. In-situ spectroscopic and kinetic investigations on liquid-phase catalytic systems. The major task of the PhD student will be to perform in-situ spectroscopic and kinetic investigations on a multistep liquid-phase catalytic process to elucidate relevant mechanistic aspects and to derive corresponding kinetic models. A multispectral approach with in-situ FTIR and Raman spectroscopy in combination with chromatographic methods will be used for online reaction monitoring. Real-time acquisition of analytical data and their evaluation by chemometric methods will represent the input-information for a data-driven process control. The project is embedded in the DFG Research Unit “Multistep Catalytic Production Systems for Fine Chemistry by Integrated Molecular, Material and Process Design” (IMPD4Cat). Please send your application to bewerbungen@catalysis.de and contact Dr. C. Kubis (Tel. 0381/1281-233) for detailed information. Deadline for applications: October 06, 2023.

At the Institute for Physical Chemistry of the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (research group Prof. Dr. Björn Braunschweig) a PostDoc position on the subject of femtosecond spectroscopy of interfaces is available from March 2024. The scope of duties involves the use of femtosecond lasers for time-resolved spectroscopy at interfaces and molecules in the bulk, with a focus on studying the dynamics of nanomaterials. As part of the project, the successful candidate will actively contribute to the design and construction of a new spectrometer. Applicants are expected to have a completed doctorate in chemistry or physics. You are expected to have proficient English language skills (both written and spoken) and be a motivated and team-oriented individual that is also able to work independently. For this project, experience in the use and construction of femtosecond lasers for optical spectroscopy is a requirement. Further experience in time-resolved optical spectroscopy and programming skills are advantageous. Remuneration is based on TVL 13 (100%). Please send your application with all the usual documents by email by September 29, 2023 to Prof. Dr. Björn Braunschweig (braunschweig@uni-muenster.de). Please summarize the documents in one pdf file. Further information on the work areas and current publications can be found here.
 

Stellenliste vom 4. September 2023

Am Leibniz-Institut für Gemüse- und Zierpflanzenbau (IGZ) e.V. ist, vorbehaltlich der Bewilligung durch den Zuwendungsgeber, vom 01.10.2023 befristet bis zum 30.09.2025 eine Stelle als Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m,w,div.) im Bereich sekundärer Pflanzeninhaltsstoffe mit einer abgeschlossenen wissenschaftlichen Hochschulbildung (Master oder Diplom) in Lebensmittelchemie, Biologie, Biowissenschaften oder einem verwandten Fachgebiet bevorzugt mit Promotion zu besetzen. Die Vergütung erfolgt entsprechend Qualifikation und Erfahrung nach dem Tarifvertrag TV–L, bis zur Entgeltgruppe 13, in Vollzeit. Der*die wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*in soll im Rahmen des BMBF geförderten Projektes „InnoWert : Gemeine Nachtkerze und Kleine Bibernelle für neue Wertschöpfungsketten in der Lausitz“ die Biodiversität von Nachtkerzen- und Bibernelle-Genbankakzessionen im Hinblick wertgebender Inhaltsstoffe untersuchen, sowie die phytosanitären Leistungen beider Pflanzenarten in Bezug zur Biofumigation im Boden charakterisieren. Nähere Auskünfte zum IGZ und zu dieser Stelle erhalten Sie hier. Bewerbungen bitte an: bewerbung@igzev.de. Bewerbungsfristende: 20.09.2023.

Am Institut für Chemie (Festkörperchemie) der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Doktorand*innen Stelle zu besetzten (E13 TV-L, 50%, 3 Jahre). Im Fokus steht die Synthese neuer Funktionsmaterialien durch Anionensubstitution  oxidischer Ausgangsverbindungen. Hierbei stehen die Parameteroptimierung z.B. durch in situ Methoden, die Strukturaufklärung sowie physikalische Charakterisierung im Vordergrund. Anforderungsprofil: Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium im Fach Chemie, Physik, Materialwissenschaften oder Lehramt Chemie für Gymnasien. Gesucht wird eine begeisterungsfähige Persönlichkeit mit Freude an der Materialforschung. Kenntnisse in der Festkörpersynthese sowie Strukturverfeinerung von Pulverdatensätzen (Rietveld-Methode) sind erwünscht. Es erwartet Sie eine umfangreich ausgestattete und methodisch breit aufgestellt Arbeitsgruppe. Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte bis zum 13.09.2023 per E-Mail an stefan.ebbinghaus@chemie.uni-halle.de. Den vollständigen Ausschreibungstext finden Sie hier.

An der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischen Fakultät der Universität Augsburg ist am Lehrstuhl für Festkörperchemie (Prof. Dr. Dirk Volkmer) zum 01.01.2024 eine Stelle für eine/ einen wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) im Umfang der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit, in einem auf zwei Jahre befristeten Beschäftigungsverhältnis zu besetzen. Eine wissenschaftliche Weiterqualifikation in Form einer Promotion wird ausdrücklich unterstützt. Bewerbungen fachlich qualifizierter Postdoktorandinnen und Postdoktoranden (m/w/d) für eine Einstellung in Vollzeit sind ebenfalls erwünscht. Die Stelle ist teilzeitfähig, sofern durch Jobsharing die ganztägige Wahrnehmung der Aufgabe gesichert ist. Im Rahmen des KI-Produktionsnetzwerks Augsburg wird eine Person (m/w/d) für ein Forschungsprojekt zum Betrieb eines Robotersystems für den großformatigen 3D-Druck ultrahochfester faserverstärkter Baustoffe gesucht. Zu den weiteren Aufgaben gehört die materialwissenschaftliche Entwicklung druckfähiger Pasten aus nachwachsenden und / oder CO2-reduzierten Rohstoffen. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung. Die vollständige Ausschreibung finden Sie hier.

An der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Institut für Chemie, Technische Chemie Erneuerbarer Energien, ist ab dem 01.11.2023, die auf 3 Jahre befristete Stelle einer*eines Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin*/ Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters (m-w-d) in Teilzeit (50 %) zu besetzen. Arbeitsaufgaben: Durchführung von Forschungsprojekten im Bereich der elektrochemischen Energiewandlung, insbesondere zur spektroskopischen Aufklärung von Reaktionsmechanismen an Elektrodenoberflächen, Lehre in den Studiengängen der Chemie und der Erneuerbaren Energien in den Lehrbereichen Technische Chemie und Elektrochemische Energiewandlung, Übernahme allgemeiner Labortätigkeiten, Unterstützung des AG-Leiters bei der Erstellung von Publikationen, Präsentationen etc. Die Möglichkeit zur Promotion ist gegeben. Voraussetzungen: Masterabschluss in Chemie (oder vergleichbarer Abschluss), Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen in der Technischen Chemie und der Elektrochemie, Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen in der Spektroskopie erwünscht, Englischkenntnisse, Kenntnisse gängiger Software. Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Herrn Prof. Dr. Michael Bron, Tel.: 0345 55-25900, E-Mail: michael.bron@chemie.uni-halle.de. Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte unter Angabe der Reg.-Nr. 5-7333/23-H bis zum 24.9.2023 an anke.hassi@chemie.uni-halle.de. Den kompletten Ausschreibungstext finden Sie hier.

PhD student position at TU Wien, Austria. 30 hours per week. Initially limited to 1 year, with an option to extend to 3 years total. Involves development of sensor materials for pollutant detection in water based on functionalized two-dimensional (2D) materials in 2D field effect transistors (FET) and 2D electrochemical electrodes. Located at the Institute for Materials Chemistry (Dr. Bernhard C. Bayer, bernhard.bayer-skoff@tuwien.ac.at), together with a cooperation with the Institute for Photonics (Prof. Thomas Müller) and a renowned Austrian industrial partner. Tasks: Development of probe molecules and functionalization of the 2D materials with them, Integration of these functionalized 2D materials into 2D FETs and 2D electrochemical electrodes, Device testing of the 2D FETs and 2D electrodes as sensors. Profile: Completed Master degree in chemistry, electrical engineering, physics, materials science etc.. Previous knowledge in synthesis and wet-chemical functionalization of 2D materials, production of 2D FETs or similar devices using microfabrication techniques such as evaporation, lithography and etching and/or electrotechnical testing of 2D FETs or similar devices and/or electrochemical measurements are an advantage. Remuneration: EUR 2,458.00 gross/month (14 times a year). CV and motivation letter to Ms. Elisabeth Karner (elisabeth.karner@tuwien.ac.at) by September 14, 2023 with the reference “Phosphate2D” in subject line.

Stellenliste vom 21. August 2023

PhD Position for Organic Synthesis at TU Dortmund (work group of JProf. Dr. Max Hansmann). You hold (or are in the process of finishing) a master’s degree in chemistry and you are interested in organic chemistry and/or main group chemistry then consider applying for a PhD position at TU Dortmund. Our group recently received funding of an ERC Starting Grant to work on fundamental new organic substance classes such as strongly polarized olefins, reactive intermediates and open-shell organic systems (project CC-CHARGED). We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to join our team. The PhD position is for at least 3 years, salary scale TV-L E13 (50%). Applicants should have a master’s degree in chemistry and practical experience in organic and/or inorganic synthesis with an interest in molecular chemistry. The Hansmann group is a young research group, with the advantage of close mentoring and excellent infrastructure moving into completely new research laboratories. For more information, please visit here. Applications with the usual documents (motivation letter, CV, transcripts) to max.hansmann@tu-dortmund.de. Application deadline is 17.09.2023, but early applications are encouraged.

Open PhD position in an interdisciplinary team at LIKAT Rostock. Your tasks: You will develop methods for the conversion of renewables into synthetic building blocks and fragrances. Your tasks comprise the development and optimization of catalytic methods e.g. decarboxylation and hydroformylation reactions as well as the presentation and discussion of project results with industrial partners. Your Competence: A Diploma or Master degree in organic chemistry or a related field. Profound experience in organic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis, preferably in hydroformylation and/or decarboxylation chemistry. Outstanding motivation and willingness to work in an international interdisciplinary team. Our offer: We offer a challenging PhD position in an excellent, international environment. The position is available from October 01, 2023, limited to 3 years. The salary is based on public service rates of the German states (E13 TV-L, 50%). Please, send your application (including CV, list of publications, copies of relevant examination certificates and names contact information of two referees) as an e-mail by e-mail quoting the reference number 420-05/2023 to bewerbungen@catalysis.de until September 15, 2023. For questions, please contact Prof. Dr. T. Werner (thomas.werner@catalysis.de) directly.

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