Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d)

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A research position at RWTH Aachen University focusing on synthesis and characterization of catalysts is open. The role combines cutting-edge research tasks with opportunities to pursue a doctoral degree, providing a grounding in various analytical techniques. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant scientific field, with a strong motivation for academic advancement.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in chemistry, physics, materials, or related field.
• Experience in at least two specified techniques.
• Good command of written and spoken English and possibly German.

Aufgaben

• Synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts.
• Implementation of a reaction chamber and optimization protocols.
• Analysis of data for structure refinement and publication of results.

Kenntnisse

Heterogeneous catalysts

Synthesis

Mass spectrometry

X-ray scattering

Data analysis

Scientific programming

Python

Labview

Ausbildung

Master Degree in Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company RWTH Aachen University Department Lehrstuhl und Institut für Kristallographie Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 18 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 26,55 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts (Ni on Al2O3) and characterization involving e.g. TGA, IR, TEM, MS, BET.
• Implementation of a reaction chamber into a laboratory PDF diffractometer, including the optimization of measurement protocols and combined mass spectrometry.
• Beamtimes at synchrotron radiation facilities.
• Analysis of XRD and PDF data for structure refinement and modelling of heterogeneous catalysts and precursor structures.
• Publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentation at conferences.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term initially for one year.
It is planned to extend the contract for another two years.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 26,55 hours.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your Profile

• University degree (Master or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, materials or geoscience, or related field.
• Experience in at least two of the following: heterogeneous catalysts, synthesis, mass spectrometry, X-ray scattering, data analysis / scientific programming (Origin Pro, Igor Pro, Python, Labview).
• High motivation for further training and academic qualification (doctorate).
• Independent and goal-oriented way of working.
• Good command of written and spoken English, and possibly German.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages GERMAN Level Good

Research Field Chemistry

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Experience in at least two of the following: heterogeneous catalysts, synthesis, mass spectrometry, X-ray scattering, data analysis / scientific programming (Origin Pro, Igor Pro, Python, Labview).

Applications must be submitted as 1 PDF file electronically to jobs [@] ifk.rwth-aachen.de in German or English and must include:

• Letter motivating the application and background for this position
• CV
• MSc and BSc certificate, study diploma, transcripts of records.