The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and LIKAT Rostock invite applications for a PhD position in molecular inorganic chemistry, catalysis, theory, and spectroscopy within the DFG-funded Research Training Group (RTG) GRK 2943 “Spectroscopic Tools for Challenging Reduction Reactions: Catalytic Coupling of CO2 (SPECTRE)” under the supervision of Prof. Axel Schulz. For details of the research program please see the RTG website https://www.spectre.uni-rostock.de. The position is to be filled from the 01.08.2025 on a temporary basis for 3 years.
Research Assistant (m/f/d) - molecular chemistry, catalysis, theory and spectroscopy
01.08.2025
part-time with 26 hours
P 83/2025
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
Lisa Herrmann
Phone number: 0381/498-1320
E-mail: lisa.herrmann@uni-rostock.de
Prof. Dr. Ralf Ludwig
Phone number: 0381/498-6517
E-mail: ralf.ludwig@uni-rostock.de
The school has been established between the institutes of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and LIKAT with the possibility to obtain an interdisciplinary PhD. Selection of the successful candidate will consist of a two-step process: an initial selection of candidates who will be invited for interviews, followed by a final selection of the fellow, in on-site or video interviews.
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- interdisciplinary research work at the interface of molecular inorganic chemistry, catalysis, theory, and spectroscopy towards the activation and coupling of CO2 with the aim of obtaining an academic qualification (PhD)
- active participation in RTG-related training and qualification activities
- publication of research results
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (state examination, diploma, master’s, or comparable degree) in chemistry with preferably very good results
- good knowledge of inorganic chemistry, synthesis, catalysis, and spectroscopy (NMR, Uv-vis)
- willingness to work towards scientific qualification
- willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams
- very good knowledge of the English language written and spoken
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
If you are already employed part-time at the university, we will check individually whether an increase in working hours is possible as a result of your application.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 06.06.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
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