PhD Student (w/m/d) for Redox-Active Polymers at HIPOLE Jena

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH (HZB); Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading institute in materials science is seeking a PhD student to work on redox-active polymers in Jena. This position involves synthesizing and characterizing novel polymers, contributing to innovative energy technologies for a climate-friendly future. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Chemistry, strong knowledge in organic and polymer chemistry, and excellent English skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 30 days of paid leave, health management, and a flexible working environment.

Leistungen

30 days paid leave

Health management

Company pension scheme

Flexible working time models

Career networking opportunities

Qualifikationen

• You should have distinct experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry.
• Very good knowledge in electrochemistry is required.
• Strong written and spoken English skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Synthesize novel monomers and polymers.
• Characterize polymers using NMR, IR, and SEC.
• Electrochemically characterize polymers.
• Present and publish results in English.

Kenntnisse

Experience in organic chemistry

Polymer chemistry knowledge

Electrochemistry expertise

Analytical methods for polymer characterization

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Chemistry or comparable field

Jobbeschreibung

PhD Student (w/m/d) for Redox-Active Polymers at HIPOLE Jena

Reference no.: HI 2025/12

Achieving climate‑neutrality within the next 20 years necessitates an innovation boost for the development of highly efficient, scalable, low‑cost, and sustainably produced energy technologies. Polymer materials play a central role in this process. HIPOLE Jena integrates and expands world‑class expertise in polymer chemistry, materials science, high‑throughput experiments, and artificial intelligence with complementary expertise in inorganic/hybrid materials, scalable components, and advanced characterization.

We are looking for a PhD student (f/m/d) for our location in Jena, starting January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to support our young institute with your ideas and expertise right from the start and will work with researchers from all over the world to contribute to the development of a climate‑friendly future. The position is assigned to the PolyCapture project and is within the department of Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert, with the following thematic focus:

• Synthesis of novel monomers and polymers (e.g., based on anthraquinones) and functionalization of known polymers
• Characterization of polymers, e.g., by NMR, IR, and SEC
• Electrochemical characterization of polymers
• Summary, presentation and publication of the results (in English language)

Your Profile

• Successful Master’s degree in Chemistry or a comparable field of study
• Distinct and proved experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry
• Experience with analytical methods for polymer characterization
• Very good knowledge in electrochemistry
• Very good written and spoken English skills

You demonstrate a high level of motivation, initiative, problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with a wide range of tasks. You are characterized by your teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and communication abilities.

Benefits

• International, diversity‑sensitive working environment at a Helmholtz Institute in the science city of Jena
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of novel materials and technological solutions for a climate‑neutral future together with top international researchers
• Career‑enhancing networking opportunities and individual support and assistance programmes
• Good work‑life balance through counselling services on family and career and flexible working time models: flextime, hybrid working
• 30 days paid leave
• Health management, company pension scheme (VBL), subsidy for the Deutschlandticket/Jobticket
• Payment in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD‑Bund)

Fixed term contract for 36 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD‑Bund).

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by 30.11.2025. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by other means (such as email or mail) in the application process.

We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce. We are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women. Where the qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities.

Contact

Anne Kürschner