University Professorship (W3) for Physical Chemistry of Microscopic Systems

Internetchemie; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Karlsruhe is seeking an outstanding candidate for a University Professorship (W3) in Physical Chemistry of Microscopic Systems. The role involves conducting pioneering research, teaching, and collaborating across disciplines. Applicants should have extensive experience in spectroscopy and proven successful research outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in the field and to teach future scientists.

Qualifikationen

• Comprehensive experience in research in physical chemistry.
• Excellent, internationally visible scientific achievements.
• Management experience and teamwork capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on microscopic systems and dynamic processes.
• Teach physical chemistry to undergraduates.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects.

Kenntnisse

Spectroscopy under extreme conditions

Time and spatially resolved spectroscopy

Modern spectroscopic/spectrometric measurements

AI-controlled autonomous laboratories

Ausbildung

PhD in Physical Chemistry or related field

Jobbeschreibung

University Professorship (W3) for Physical Chemistry of Microscopic Systems

We are advertising the university professorship (W3) for Physical Chemistry of Microscopic Systems. We seek an outstanding researcher having a high reputation in the area of the spectroscopic / spectrometric characterization of structures and dynamics of microscopic systems. The applicant should be able to represent the full scope of the subject of physical chemistry within the context of both research and academic education.

The Professor should focus on scientific work on in-depth understanding and manipulation of atomic and molecular aggregates of variable dimensions in the gas phase and on surfaces. Of particular interest is the application and further development of spectroscopic / spectrometric methods to characterize and study dynamic processes, such as chemical reactions, ionization processes, and energy transfer in excited systems. Examples are single-molecule spectroscopy in optical cavities, non-linear laser spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and tunneling spectroscopy studies.

Applicants are expected to work in the following areas:

• Spectroscopy under extreme conditions, e.g. of isolated ions at low temperatures in ion traps and/or of microscopic amounts of condensed matter at high pressures.
• Time and spatially resolved spectroscopy in order to study energy transfer and quantum phenomena in light-harvesting complexes as well as catalytically relevant processes.

The candidate is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of modern spectroscopic / spectrometric measurements and modelling methods. Collaboration with existing and future research groups at KIT is desired. Examples are collaboration on heterogeneous catalysis for emission control or energy storage, quantum technologies based on molecular quantum states, 4f molecular chemistry, in addition to establishing the use of AI-controlled autonomous laboratories.

The university professorship is part of the collegial leadership of the Institute of Physical Chemistry.

Applicants are expected to have comprehensive experience in research covering the areas outlined above and to have reached excellent, internationally visible scientific achievements. They should possess management experience and be able and qualified to work in teams and to teach physical chemistry to undergraduates (9 hours per week per semester). Candidates are expected to cooperate across disciplines, e.g. in DFG-funded collaborative research centers and clusters of excellence, and to work in bodies of academic self-administration. Proof of the acquisition of third-party funding is of particular importance.

Employment conditions as outlined in Article 14, paragraph 2 of the KIT-Gesetz (KIT Act) in conjunction with Article 47 of the Landeshochschulgesetz Baden- Württemberg (Act of Baden-Württemberg on Universities and Colleges) apply.

Send your application via email, including supporting documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, three selected publications, graduation diplomas / certificates, teaching evaluations, description of previous research and teaching activities, concept of research and teaching activities planned, third-party funding acquired, statement relating to scientific honesty), preferably in a single PDF file until December 15, 2025 using the vacancy number 1223/2025 to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Division I – Biology, Chemistry, and Process Technology, Division Head Professor Dr. Andrea Robitzky, email: [e-mail].

For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Rolf Schuster, phone [phone], email: [e-mail].

KIT is an equal opportunity employer. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified. Your personal data will be processed by KIT in accordance with this privacy policy. You can find further information on the internet: www.kit.edu