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

Universität Regensburg Land Bayern; Regensburg; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International Doctorate Program

Zusammenfassung

Arbeitsagentur in Regensburg is seeking researchers to join the International Doctorate Program on Photo‑Electro‑Catalysis. You will develop earth‑abundant metal catalysts, synthesize and characterize complexes, and contribute to teaching bachelor‑level courses.

Participants will present at national and international conferences and benefit from extensive collaboration opportunities within CRC 325 and the UR network.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Chemistry and experience in organic synthesis or coordination chemistry.

Aufgaben

• Develop earth‑abundant transition metal complexes as catalysts for small molecule reactions (e.g., CO2 reduction) and organic functionalization.
• Synthesize coordination complexes, characterize them spectroscopically, and study their reactivity.
• Teach bachelor‑level practicals and courses as part of the team.

Kenntnisse

Team-work

Spectroscopic methods

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

IR

UV‑vis

Jobbeschreibung

Details

Entry date:
as soon as possible

Volume of employ‑ment:
full‑time 40h / week (suitable for part‑time employment)

Salary:
TV-L E13

Duration:
temporary for 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 universities), 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: ). Applicants with a disability as described 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: