PhD Student Chemistry - Inorganic Molecular Chemistry (m/f/d)- Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry at a leading university offers a position as a Research Associate/PhD Student in a DFG-funded project. The role involves synthesizing new materials and characterizing them using advanced spectroscopic techniques. This is a great opportunity for those looking to further their academic qualifications while contributing to innovative research in inorganic molecular chemistry.

Qualifikationen

• University degree (Master or equivalent) in chemistry.
• Background in organic or inorganic molecular chemistry.

Aufgaben

• Synthesize new phosphorus-rich heterocycles and their application as opto-electronic materials.
• Characterize products using spectroscopic methods.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Analytical Methods

Presentation Skills

Ausbildung

Master in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Chemical Software

Jobbeschreibung

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences, and medicine. This wide range of disciplines facilitates interdisciplinarity and the transfer of science to society.

As a modern employer, TUD offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology, and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation, and active participation. Diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants committed to contributing their achievements and productivity to the success of the entire institution.

Position Details

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).

The position is available starting at the earliest possible date in a DFG-funded project titled „Selektive Auf- und Abbaureaktionen kationischer cyclo-Phospane“. It is limited to 36 months and comprises 50% of the full-time weekly hours, with an option to increase to 65%. The employment period is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). This position offers the opportunity to obtain further academic qualification, typically a PhD.

Activities and Responsibilities

1. Syntheses of new phosphorus-rich heterocycles, their follow-up chemistry, and application as opto-electronic materials.
2. Characterization of the obtained products and intermediates using spectroscopic methods such as NMR, UV-vis, IR/Raman, mass spectrometry, and X-ray structure determination.

Qualification Profile

• University degree (Master or equivalent) in chemistry.
• Background in organic or inorganic molecular chemistry.
• Integrative and cooperative personality with high teamwork abilities.
• Experience with inert gas techniques.
• Knowledge of analytical methods for molecular chemistry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and chemical software handling.
• Ability to confidently present scientific results in English and preferably in German.