Academic Councilor as an academic staff member

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent German university is seeking a researcher specializing in nano-bio technology to support teaching and research projects. Responsibilities include managing research projects in biosensing and conducting courses in general chemistry. Ideal candidates will have a doctorate in Chemistry and extensive experience in relevant fields. This full-time position offers opportunities for academic growth and collaboration within a dynamic international team.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days' vacation

Job ticket for public transport

Qualifikationen

• 2.5 years of post-graduation experience in a primary occupation.
• Scientific publications related to nano-bio technology.
• Experience supervising academic theses is ideal.

Aufgaben

• Support research in nano-bio technology and coordinate projects.
• Develop and implement own research projects.
• Oversee the research group's scientific instruments.

Kenntnisse

Very good knowledge in the field of nano-bio technology

Experience in single-particle spectroscopy

Excellent German and English skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for conveying practical procedures

Ausbildung

Scientific university degree in Chemistry

First-class doctorate in Chemistry

Tools

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 7 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 247-2025 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

The position is to be filled in Faculty 09: Chemistry, Pharmacy, Geography and Earth Sciences, in the Department of Chemistry.

You will support the research group of Prof. Dr. Sönnichsen in teaching and research in the field of nano-bio-technology. Specifically, the position includes the following activities:

• Initiation and coordination of research projects as well as participation in research in the area of biosensing and single-particle spectroscopy, the synthesis and functionalization of plasmonic nanoparticles, and the theoretical modeling of the corresponding processes.
• Development and implementation of your own projects as well as academic supervision of a research sub-group.
• Project and personnel management as well as coordination and academic support of collaborative project proposals.
• Oversight of the research group’s scientific instruments and methodological advancement of new characterization methods.
• Planning and delivery of selected theoretical and practical courses in general chemistry, physical chemistry, and especially nano-bio technology for the Chemistry program.

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.

• A successfully completed scientific university degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• A first-class doctorate in chemistry or a related subject, specific to the position
• Post-graduation at least 2.5 years of experience in a primary occupation
• Very good knowledge in the field of nano-bio technology (in particular, single-particle spectroscopy of nanoparticles, determination of linewidths and resonance frequencies of individual particles, excellent knowledge of the software product MATLAB), evidenced by scientific publications
• Many years of experience in single-particle spectroscopy, especially plasmonics, and in medical diagnostics
• Enthusiasm for conveying fundamental practical procedures, functionalization and characterization methods (e.g., working with dark-field microscopes, nanoparticle syntheses, complex data analyses with MATLAB, and communicating within an interdisciplinary research group and with students)
• Ideally, experience supervising academic theses
• Extensive teaching experience, particularly evidenced by supervisinglab courses, redesigning experiments, accompanying seminars, exercisesand drafting examinations
• Excellent German and English skills, spoken and written
• High intercultural competence
• A very high level of motivation, commitment, and ability to work in a team

Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

A wide range of offers for the development of your talents and perspectives

Flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation and fair rules for balancing work and family life

Located close to the city center of Mainz, the campus is easily accessible by all means of transport and with our job ticket you have a lively and culturally diverse city within easy reach

Collaboration in a dynamic international team with diverse, varied and responsible tasks

Eligibility criteria

The position ispaid according to salary gradeA 13 LBesG and is to be filled as soon as possible as a civil servant for life.

If the legal requirements for civil servants are not (or not yet) met, employment as an academic member of staff (EG 13 TV-L) may be possible.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female candidates to apply.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Selection process

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [cover letter, CV, relevant (work) certificates (with German recognition if applicable)] by12/7/2025 via the „Apply now“ button.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty 09: Chemistry, Pharmacy, Geography and Earth Sciences, in the Department of Chemistry Country Germany State/Province Rheinland-Pfalz City Mainz Postal Code 55122 Street Saarstraße 21 Geofield