Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Saarland University
- Department: Coordination Chemistry
- Research Field: Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry; Chemistry » Molecular chemistry; Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Offer Description
Applications are invited for a PhD position (3 years, 66% TVL E13, Munz Group) in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry. Your project will target carbide and carbyne transfer focusing on either (i) organic reagents for carbon atom transfer, (ii) carbon-based diradicals for optoelectronics, or (iii) transition metal carbide complexes and clusters for small-molecule and bond activation.
The successful candidate is part of ERC project Carb2Mol and will be considered additionally for integration into the Graduate School “Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Materials” Ec=m2 (RTG 3082; https://www.uni-saarland.de/forschen/ecm2.html). For further details, see https://www.uni-saarland.de/fileadmin/upload/verwaltung/stellen/Wissenschaftler/W2731_Academic_research_assistant.pdf and https://www.uni-saarland.de/lehrstuhl/munz.html.
Please include in your application your CV, a 1 page statement outlining your motivation to pursue postgraduate research with us, a concise description of your relevant research or work experience, and the contact details of two references.
We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, including a dedicated mentoring program. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those from groups currently underrepresented in science. We are working to improve the current gender balance within our department and especially welcome women to apply for this position.
Where to apply
E-mail: dominik.munz@uni-saarland.de
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Skills/Qualifications:
- Specific Requirements:
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Good
- Research Field: Chemistry » Molecular chemistry; Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry; Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Benefits
- A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of teleworking
- Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions
- A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses)
- An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports programme
- Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)
- Discounted tickets on local public transport services (‘Job-Ticket Plus‘ of the saarVV)
Eligibility criteria
- Curiosity and motivation to acquire and generate new knowledge and pushing the frontiers of science:
- Dedication for excellence and scientific enthusiasm
- Good team spirit and open mindedness
- Experience in synthesis, experience in handling air-sensitive compounds
- Experience in characterization and synthesis of solid-state materials is a plus
- Experience in mechanochemistry is a plus
- Knowledge of (or interest in) computational chemistry is a plus
- German language skills are desirable, yet not mandatory
Additional comments
The starting date is flexible ranging from 11/2026 to 02/2027.
Website for additional job details: https://www.uni-saarland.de/lehrstuhl/munz.html
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Saarland University (Inorganic Chemistry)
- Country: Germany
- City: Saarbrücken
- Postal Code: 66123
- Street: Campus C4.1
Contact
- State/Province: Saarland
- City: Saarbruecken
- Website: https://www.uni-saarland.de/lehrstuhl/munz.html
- Street: Campus C4.1
- Postal Code: 66123
- E-Mail: dominik.munz@uni-saarland.de
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