Multiple Positions at the Research Training Group 3082 “Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules[...]

Karlstad University; Saarbrücken; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine innovative Forschungsgruppe sucht motivierte PhD-Studierende und Postdoktoranden, die an der Schnittstelle von Chemie, Physik und Materialwissenschaften arbeiten möchten. Diese spannenden Positionen bieten die Möglichkeit, an bahnbrechenden Projekten in der organischen und anorganischen Synthese sowie in der theoretischen Chemie zu forschen. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das internationale Forschungsaufenthalte und erstklassige Betreuung bietet. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für interdisziplinäre Forschung haben und Ihre akademische Karriere vorantreiben möchten, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifikationen

• Masterabschluss oder gleichwertig in einem relevanten Fachgebiet erforderlich.
• Doktorgrad in Naturwissenschaften oder gleichwertig erforderlich.

Aufgaben

• Durchführung von Forschung mit internationaler Ausstrahlung.
• Betreuung und Entwicklung von Doktorandenprojekten.

Kenntnisse

Interdisziplinäre Forschung

Methodische Fähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Wissenschaftliches Schreiben

Forschung im Bereich organische/inorganische Chemie

Ausbildung

Masterabschluss in Naturwissenschaften oder Ingenieurwesen

Doktorgrad in Naturwissenschaften oder gleichwertig

Tools

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Jobbeschreibung

Multiple Positions at the Research Training Group 3082 “Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Materials (Ec=m2)”

The Research Training Group 3082 “Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Materials (Ec=m2)” is located at the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science and Engineering of Saarland University and at the Leibniz-Institute for New Materials (INM). The ever-increasing availability of novel (functionalized) molecular motifs and the advances in spectroscopy and theory create unique and novel opportunities for molecular reactivity and materials’ post-functionalization. Consult www.uni-saarland.de/ecm2 for details.

We invite applications for the following positions commencing 01 October 2025. Send your meaningful online application (in a single PDF file) either to [e-mail] (W2560 and W2637) or to [e-mail] (N2139) by 31 May 2025. Include the applicable reference in the subject line of the e-mail.

10 PhD Student Positions

Reference W2560, salary according to German TV-L scale, pay grade: E13, duration of employment: 3 years, 67% of standard working time.

Initially, Ec=m2 will fund up to 10 PhD students in collaborative projects in organic and inorganic synthesis, theoretical chemistry, physics, polymers and materials. We provide first-class qualification and supervision to the PhD students including embedded international research stays. Indicate a maximum of three Ec=m2 principal investigators as preferred PhD supervisors in your application material (in order of preference).

You will

• do cutting-edge research with international impact.
• develop your doctoral project in cooperation with your supervisor(s).
• Master degree or equivalent in a relevant subject of Natural Sciences and/or Engineering
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research in at least one focus of Ec=m2
• excellent methodological skills
• Interest in developing and implementing research in a team

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Reference W2637, salary according to German TV-L scale, pay grade: E13, duration of employment: 5 years, 100 % of standard working time.

You will do collaborative research in Ec=m2 on organic and/or inorganic thin films with emphasis on the electronic and magnetic properties. You will interact with Ec=m2 scientists of various backgrounds on a daily basis.

You will

• deposit thin layers from gas and/or solution phase
• characterize surfaces in particular by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• do maintenance of AFM and deposition equipment
• Doctoral degree / PhD in Natural Sciences / or equivalent
• Experience with air- and moisture-sensitive compounds
• Teaching experience
• Pursuit of an independent academic career
• Language skills (according to GER): German – B2

Scientific Coordinator

Reference N2139, salary according to German TV-L scale, pay grade: E13, employment: 5 years, 100 % of standard working time.

Your involvement in Ec=m2 will be in the field of research management.

You will

• run the RTG Office (clerical support provided)
• monitor research and teaching activities, data management, scientific practice and budget
• write scientific and non-scientific reports
• be responsible for public relations and dissemination (homepage, social media)
• Doctoral degree / PhD Natural Sciences / or equivalent

Desirable skills of the successful candidate include

• Interest and/or experience in Research Management
• Experience in scientific and non-scientific writing and reporting

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Job details

Title

Multiple Positions at the Research Training Group 3082 “Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Materials (Ec=m2)”

Published

2025-04-15

2025-05-31 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
2025-05-31 23:59 (CET)