PostDoc position ERC CoG research project #AGILE

Chemnitz University of Technology; Deutschland; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cemnitz University of Technology invites applications for a Postdoc (m/f/x) in the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry within the AGILE ERC project. The role focuses on bis(carbene) analogues of main-group elements and their use as reagents and catalysts, in a 30-month fixed-term appointment.

You will join the Kretschmer group, contributing to synthesis, characterization, and catalysis using advanced techniques and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular inorganic chemistry
• Strong background in molecular synthesis
• Experience with Schlenk techniques and glovebox
• Characterisation by 1D/2D NMR, X-ray, IR, MS
• Good command of English

Responsabilités

• Synthesize and characterize bis(carbene) analogues for main-group elements.
• Investigate selective reagents and catalysts for the AGILE project.
• Work within the Kretschmer group using Schlenk and glovebox techniques.
• Contribute to reporting and dissemination of results.

Connaissances

Schlenk technique

Glovebox

NMR spectroscopy

X-ray diffraction

IR spectroscopy

Mass spectrometry

Python

Formation

PhD in molecular inorganic chemistry

Outils

Glovebox

Schlenk line

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Chemnitz University of Technology Department Instute of Chemistry Research Field Chemistry Inorganic chemistry Chemistry Molecular chemistry Chemistry Homogeneous catalysis Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number AGILE Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Natural Sciences, Chair of Inorganic Chemistry, is seeking to fill position at the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry, subject to the provision and approval of external funding by the external funding body:

Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)

(100 %, salary group 13 TV-L)

for a fixed term of 30 months. Selection will occur according to suitability, qualification and professional performance. Chemnitz University of Technology aims to particularly support women and therefore explicitly asks for applications from qualified female candidates. Severely disabled persons or those with an equivalent status will be considered preferentially in accordance with SGB IX.

The fixed-term appointment is in accordance with the provisions of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG) and the Sächsisches Hochschulgesetz (SächsHSG) as amended.

The above-mentioned position is being advertised as part of the project 'Bis(carbene) Analogues of Aluminium and Gallium as Building Blocks for Highly Selective Reagents and Next Generation Catalysts - AGILE' funded by the European Union and the European Research Council (ERC). The project focuses on the synthesis and characterization of bis(carbene) analogues of aluminium and gallium and their use as selective reagents, efficient catalysts and as ligands for transition metals.

The candidate for this position will join the research group of Robert Kretschmer, who holds the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry at Chemnitz University of Technology. Research in the Kretschmer group is based in the field of synthetic molecular chemistry and focuses on the development of new molecules based on sustainable elements with applications ranging from bond activation and functionalisation to catalysis and new materials. The group is part of the Institute of Chemistry ( https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/chemie/index.php ) at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Chemnitz University of Technology, which provides a wide range of state-of-the-art experimental techniques and facilities for molecular and solid-state research.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a PhD in molecular inorganic chemistry preferably in the area of main-group chemistry. A very good understanding of molecular synthesis, experience with the relevant techniques (Schlenk technique and glovebox) and characterisation of compounds using state-of-the-art methods including 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy (1H, 13C, hetero-nuclei), single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, IR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry are essential. Experience with programming/data visualisation using Python is very welcome. We value a diverse and inclusive working environment with a variety of international collaborators. Therefore, a good command of written and spoken English and openness to exchange with international co-workers are essential.

Languages ENGLISH

Research Field Chemistry Inorganic chemistryChemistry Molecular chemistryChemistry Homogeneous catalysis Years of Research Experience 1 - 4