University Professor for Theoretical Chemistry and Quantum Chemistry

Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy

Organisation/Company Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Department Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy Research Field Chemistry » Molecular chemistry Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 15 Sep 2025 - 12:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 00525-09-W3-js Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can exploit its full potential and showcase its dynamic innovative power. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching, in turn paving the way for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its faculties and departments are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center, creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from all over the world.

The Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography, and Geosciences seeks to appoint a

University Professor for Theoretical Chemistry and Quantum Chemistry

Salary grade W3 LBesG | Civil servant (tenured)

Tasks and expectations

We are looking for a candidate (m/f/d) who is internationally recognized with outstanding achievements in a current research area in theoretical chemistry and quantum chemistry. The candidate will be expected to develop and implement theoretical methods for the quantitative study of molecular processes with a connection to sustainable chemistry, such as photochemical, catalytic, or redox processes, as well as for the description of molecules in electronically excited states.

• The professorship is part of the Sustainable Chemistry research focus at the Department of Chemistry. The holder of the position is expected to participate in the core research area of the Rhineland-Palatinate Research Initiative SusInnoScience: Sustainable chemistry as the key to innovation in resource-efficient science. Networking within Faculty 09, with the Max Planck Graduate Center, the Rhine-Main universities, and the research institutes in Mainz is expressly desired. We expect the candidate to successfully acquire competitive third-party funding. The candidate will also be expected to actively participate in and design ongoing and future research projects with faculty participation.
• The future holder of the position is expected to represent the field of theoretical chemistry and quantum chemistry in its full breadth. We expect the candidate to hold courses on the topics of theoretical chemistry and quantum chemistry in the Chemistry and Biomedical Chemistry bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as the Chemistry teacher education program, and to hold courses in both German and English. We expressly invite applications from international scientists; however, teaching in German from the beginning of the appointment must be ensured. The holder of the position actively contributes to advancing the contents and concepts of the degree programs, e.g., in terms of modern didactical methods and the application of digital tools in teaching.
• A readiness to take on tasks in academic self-administration within the university, the faculty, and the Department of Chemistry is expected.
• In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in section 49 of the University Act (Hochschulgesetz) of Rhineland-Palatinate.
• In addition to a doctorate, further academic achievements must be proven through a habilitation in connection with a junior professorship, or academic achievements of equal standing. The candidate is particularly expected to have pedagogical training and the qualification to lead an independent work group.
• The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and JGU are committed to the close personal mentoring of students and therefore expect teaching staff to have a strong presence at the university. A cooperative, team-oriented and proactive work attitude, strong communication skills, and the willingness to assume responsibility – including further professional development in accordance with JGU’s leadership guidelines – is also expected.

Research Field Chemistry » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

What we have to offer

JGU firmly supports making family and career compatible and promotes its employees’ further professional development with an extensive range of human resources development opportunities.

JGU aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and therefore encourages female researchers to apply.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Selection process

Please apply no later than September 15, 2025 using the online application portal of Johannes Gutenberg University, which you can reach via the following link:

You can upload your application in German or English, including your resume, information on research publications (including your five key publications) and competitively acquired third-party funds (including scholarships), academic certificates and diplomas, research and teaching concepts (a maximum of two pages each), information on courses taught (and teaching evaluations).

Additional comments

For questions regarding the job posting and the application process, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences, Prof. Dr. Eva Rentschler (email: dekan09@uni-mainz.de ).

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography, and Geosciences / Department of Chemistry Country Germany State/Province Rheinland-Pfalz City Mainz Postal Code 55122 Street Saarstr. 21 Geofield