Research Position (m/f/d)

Uni Bielefeld; Bielefeld; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supplementary company pension

Good transport connection

Canteen / Uni-Shop access

Job summary

Universität Bielefeld invites applications for a Research Position (m/f/d) in a DFG-funded project in the Faculty of Chemistry. Starting 01.01.2027, part-time 67% fixed-term until 31.12.2030, salary per TV-L level 13. Opportunity to pursue a PhD.

You will study microemulsions in confined geometries using SAXS/SANS (80%) and maintain the SAXS equipment (20%). Master’s in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science required; basic SAXS knowledge and phase diagram experience expected; strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science.
• Basic SAXS knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of recording phase diagrams of surfactant/water/oil or similar.
• Independent, initiative-driven and team-oriented.
• Willingness to travel to experiments at major facilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigation of microemulsions in confined geometries using SAXS/SANS.
• Maintenance of the SAXS setup and related equipment.

Skills

SAXS knowledge

Phase diagrams knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science

Job description

As part of the DFG-fundes research projekt "BikontConfine" the Faculty of Chemistry has the following job opening:

Research Position (m/f/d)

ID: Wiss26336

• starting: 01.01.2027
• part-time 67 %
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term

The project involves investigating the phase behaviour of ternary and quaternary mixtures under the influence of nano-confinement in porous materials. There is an opportunity to pursue a PhD.

Your Tasks

• investigation of microemulsions in confined geometries using scattering methods, such as SAXS and SANS (80 %)
• maintenance of the relevant equipment, in particular the small-angle X-ray scattering setup (20 %)

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (limited until 31.12.2030) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• part-time 67 %
• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• 30 days holiday and additional days off on 24.12.and 31.12.
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern workenvironment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Profile

• a completed relevant academic degree (Master’s) in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science
• basic knowledge of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)
• basic knowledge of recording phase diagrams of surfactant/water/oil mixtures or similar systems
• working independently, taking initiative, and demonstrating commitment
• a cooperative and team-oriented approach to work

Preferred experience and skills

• a good command of English
• willingness to take part in experiments at major research facilities (worldwide)

application deadline: 05.11.2026

Contact

Prof. Dr. Thomas Hellweg
[e-mail]
Universität Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Thomas Hellweg
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

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