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Research Assistant (E 13 TV-L) - Job posting number 2026_09_12

In the team of Business Chemistry at the University of Münster, a position as Research Assistant (E 13 TV-L) with 65% of the regular weekly working hours is to be filled at the earliest possible date with Prof. Dr. Simon Lux in the third-party funded project SolidTool. The position is initially limited to 3 years, but can be extended in the context of a doctorate. The full-time teaching commitment is 4 SWS.

Research Assistant (E 13 TV-L) - Job posting number 2026_09_11

In the team of Business Chemistry at the University of Münster, a position as Research Assistant (E 13 TV-L) with 65% of the regular weekly working hours is to be filled at the earliest possible date with Prof. Dr. Simon Lux in the third-party funded project NOWEAR. The position is initially limited to 3 years, but can be extended in the context of a doctorate. The full-time teaching commitment is 4 SWS.

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Chemistry students develop start-up ideas

During the summer semester, students in the MSc Chemistry programme at the University of Münster once again gained insights into starting a business through the Innovation & Entrepreneurship module offered by the Institute of Business Chemistry. The module was once again conducted with the active support of the REACH EUREGIO Start-up Center.

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Graduation of Dr. Tim Greitemeier

On April 24, 2026, Dr. Tim Greitemeier’s doctoral graduation ceremony took place at the Schloss of the University of Münster. Tim successfully completed his doctorate in Business Chemistry (Dr. rer. nat.) and is now the proud first alumnus of Prof. Simon Lux.

We offer our sincere congratulations and wish him all the best for the future!

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Case Study Workshop with Santiago Advisors

On July 14, 2026, the management consultancy Santiago Advisors conducted an interactive case study workshop for our Business Chemistry students. The workshop was led by our alumnus Yoshiki Fukuda.

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Graduation of Dr. Simon Schlehuber

On April 24, 2026, Dr. Simon Schlehuber’s doctoral graduation ceremony took place at the Schloss of the University of Münster. Simon successfully completed his doctorate in Business Chemistry (Dr. rer. nat.) and is now the proud sixth alumnus of Prof. Stephan von Delft.

We offer our sincere congratulations and wish him all the best for the future!

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MUST Winter School 2026

MUST Winter School 2026 in Münster: International impulses for battery research

On March 18 and 19, 2026, the fourth MUST Winter School took place in Münster. Researchers from the University of Münster, the University of Twente, and Stanford University came together to discuss current developments in battery research and sustainable manufacturing.
 

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Ceremonial farewell for our PhD graduate in Business Chemistry, Dr André Hemmelder

On Friday, 10th October, we celebrated the successful graduation of our PhD student in Business Chemistry, Dr André Hemmelder, at the castle of the University of Münster. André has successfully completed his doctorate in Chemistry (Dr rer nat), becoming proud alumni number 76 of our Institute Director, Professor Jens Leker.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish him all the best for the future!