"W3 Professorship for Physical Chemistry"

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.

The Clausius Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of University of Bonn invites applications for a

W3 Professorship for Physical Chemistry

to be filled at the earliest possible date.

We are seeking to appoint an internationally highly visible researcher engaged in the field of Physical Chemistry of Molecular Systems with a focus on Experimental Method Development. The scientific activities of the successful applicant should complement in a synergistic manner the existing activities of the Chemistry Department and may involve research on small molecules/radicals/ions and/or their clusters, materials, or biomolecular systems. The research program should connect to the wider Bonn science landscape and should facilitate close collaborations within the Department and the university’s Transdisciplinary Research Areas (TRA). Creative and visionary contributions to existing and planned integrated research networks are expected. The applicant has an excellent publication record commensurate with their career stage and a proven ability to attract substantial third party funding.

The teaching responsibilities include representing the full breadth of Physical Chemistry. Teaching pursuant to the Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung NRW (Ordinance on Teaching Duties) is an integral part of the professorship. Therefore, the successful candidate has extensive teaching experience and is expected to deliver high-quality education across all levels of academic qualifications (BSc, MSc and PhD) in both German and English. An appropriate training and support period can be granted for the acquisition of necessary language skills. Active participation in academic self-administration is expected and leadership skills can be advantageous.

The formal recruitment requirements are based on section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz NRW).

The University of Bonn stands for diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university and has a dual career service. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and particularly support their careers. It thus expressly encourages suitably qualified women to apply. Applications are handled in accordance with the Law on Equality between Women and Men for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz). Applications from suitable candidates with a verified severe disability and persons with an equivalent status are also particularly welcome.

For further information on this professorship, please contact the Chair of the Appointment Committee Prof. Barbara Kirchner by e-mail. Please apply with the usual documents (CV, certificates, list of publications including five selected offprints, description of your academic scientific career, scientific projects, a detailed teaching concept, the courses held and the acquisition of third-party funding) by September 15, 2025 via the online portal: https://berufungsportal.uni-bonn.de.