Research Assistant (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H, Institute of Chemistry - Computational Chemistry of Nan[...]

Universität Kassel; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 38.000 - 52.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent German university is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to collaborate on an innovative project regarding chiral molecules. Responsibilities include scientific collaboration, data analysis, and involvement in departmental outreach. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and strong programming skills, particularly in Python. The position offers a structured environment and promotes professional education, making it an excellent opportunity for those aiming for academic advancement.

Leistungen

Additional company pension (VBL)

Family-friendly university policies

Free public transport connections

Opportunity for professional development

Participation in university sports

Qualifikationen

• Completed Master’s degree must be available by recruitment date.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral is required.

Aufgaben

• Independent scientific collaboration on the research project.
• Data analysis, numerical modeling, and scientific publications preparation.
• Participate in department infrastructure maintenance and development.
• Engage in public outreach and communicate research to the public.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Programming skills in Python

Prior knowledge of atomic and molecular physics

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Nanomaterials or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Research Assistant (m/f/d)

EG 13 TV‑H, fixed‑term position, part‑time (30 hours per week).

Application Deadline

04.01.2026

Date of Hire

As soon as possible.

Vacancy Number

38976

Part‑time position with 75 percent of the working hours of a full‑time employee. This fixed‑term position lasts until 31.12.2029 as part of the subproject “Origin of Chiroptical Properties” of the Collaborative Research Center “Extremes Licht zur Analyse und Kontrolle molekularer Chiralität (ELCH)”. The position offers the possibility of a PhD project.

The project aims to computationally perturb chiral molecules—smoothly exchanging or adding functional groups or replacing atoms with those of a different element—to understand which changes in molecular structures or solvent environment are responsible for which changes in several chiroptical properties at once. The novel interpolation between molecular systems offers a new way to quantitatively assign the impact of molecular fragments on chiroptical properties. In collaboration with experimental and theoretical groups of this CRC, the goal is to trace the common origin of distinct chiroptical properties to individual atomic many‑body contributions.

Tasks

• Independent scientific collaboration on the above-mentioned project.
• Data analysis and interpretation, numerical modelling, and preparation of scientific publications.
• Participation in the maintenance and development of the department’s infrastructure.
• Participation in the department’s public outreach and communication of our research to the general public.

Requirements

• Completed Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Nanomaterials or an equivalent field. The degree must be available by the recruitment date at the latest.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Advantages

• Prior knowledge of atomic and molecular physics.
• Thorough and independent working style.
• Experience with atomistic electronic structure calculations.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python.
• German language skills.

Our Offer

• An interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university.
• Being part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere.
• Opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures.
• Workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can use free of charge.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service, such as an additional company pension (VBL), an optional child supplement in accordance with TV‑Hessen, a family‑friendly university (including childcare for emergencies), an annual bonus, an entitlement to capital‑accumulation benefits, promotion of voluntary commitment, low‑cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management.

Contact

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Guido Falk von Rudorff, Tel.: [phone]‑4762.

Legal and EEO Statements

The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It promotes a family‑friendly environment and equal opportunities for development to counteract existing disadvantages. Women, seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full‑time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). The protection of your personal information is very important to us; by your application, you allow us the storage and use in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You may object at any time; your personal data will be deleted. Information according to Art. 13 DSGVO for the application process at the University of Kassel can be found at: https://www.uni-kassel.de/go/ausschreibung-datenschutz. Additional information and FAQ about applying for a job offer: https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/universitaet/stellenangebote/hinweise-und-faq-zur-bewerbung-auf-ein-stellenangebot.

Applications

Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number in the subject line, via the online form. You may also send paper copies addressed to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to the same address. In postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders); all documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data protection regulations. All documents will be deleted after the selection process.

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