PhD student or postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Regensburg; Regensburg; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Regensburg faculty invites applications for a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher in bioinorganic chemistry. The project focuses on earth-abundant transition metal photocatalysts, with strong emphasis on synthesis, characterization, and catalysis.

Entry as soon as possible; full-time 40h/week (part-time suitable). Salary TV-L E13; temporary appointment for an appropriate duration. Women are encouraged to apply. Teaching bachelor-level practicals is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry required, with experience in organic synthesis or coordination chemistry.
• Good knowledge of basic spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, UV-vis).
• Postdoctoral candidates should have a strong background in molecular chemistry and catalysis; photochemistry or organometallic chemistry is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Join the team to develop earth-abundant transition metal complexes as catalysts for small molecule and organic functionalization reactions.
• Synthesize coordination complexes of first-row transition metals and characterize them spectroscopically and analytically.
• Participate in teaching bachelor-level practicals and courses.

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy

PhD student or postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d)

Bioinorganic Chemistry Group

The research group of Professor Corinna R. Hess currently has positions available in the area of bioinorganic chemistry, with a focus on the development of molecular transition metal photocatalysts.

Details

• Entry date: as soon as possible
• Volume of employ-ment: full-time40h / week (suitable for part-time employment)
• Salary: TV-L E13
• Duration: temporaryfor an appropriate duration

We offer:

• Aspects of our research are part of the International Doctorate Program on Photo-Electro-Catalysis and CRC 325, Assembly Controlled Chemical Photocatalysis, providing numerous opportunities for collaborative projects, and potential connections to industry
• Team members are encouraged to present their work at both national and international conferences, and to attend research-specific workshops (both at UR and other univerristies), providing them with excellent opportunities for networking and career development.
• We use a range of analytical methods including inorganic spectroscopy (e.g., absorption, EPR, Mössbauer spectroscopy), electrochemistry, and some computational work. Therefore, candidates will have the opportunity to develop a diverse set of research skills.

Your tasks:

• Candidates will join our team to work on the development of earth-abundant transition metal complexes as catalysts for small molecule (e.g. CO2 reduction) and organic functionalization reactions.
• The research will entail the synthesis of new coordination complexes comprised of first row transition metals, their characterization via a range of spectroscopic and analytical methods, and reactivity studies.
• In addition to research, PhD students and postdocs will participate in teaching of bachelor-level practicals and courses.

Your profile:

• We are seeking highly motivated students to join our team. Candidates should have good team-work skills.
• Candidates for PhD positions should hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, have experience in organic synthesis or coordination chemistry and good knowledge of basic spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, UV-vis).
• Postdoctoral candidates should further have a strong background in molecular chemistry and catalysis. Prior research experience in photochemistry or organometallic chemistry is particularly welcome.

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career (more information:https://www.uni-regensburg.de/universitaet/jobs-und-karriere/familien-service). Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Please indicate any severe disability in your application, if applicable. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Contact for more information:

Contact person:Prof. Corinna R. Hess,mail:[e-mail]