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The Institute of Organic Chemistry in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Münster (WWU), Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
(salary level TV-L E 13, 50%)
commencing on 1 January 2023. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (50% FTE) for 3 years.
Your tasks:
- investigating and developing photochemical reactions in micelles
- collaboration in research and teaching
- undertaking independent research
This position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Our expectations:
- A master´s degree in chemistry, with a focus on organic chemistry is required.
- Experience using general laboratory techniques (working under argon atmosphere, conducting low-temperature experiments) is required.
- Experience applying standard analytical methods (LC, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, NMR-spectroscopy and mass spectrometry) is expected.
- Experience working with micelles is desirable.
- A background in photochemistry is preferable.
- Good command of written and spoken English is required.
- Good command of written and spoken German is advantageous.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
The University of Münster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the proportion of women academics. Consequently, we actively encourage applications by women. Female candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered within the framework of the legal possibilities.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 21 October 2022 at the following email address:
Dr. Line Næsborg
Junior Research Group Leader
Organisch-Chemisches Institut
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität
Corrensstraße 40
48149 Münster
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, copies of degree certificates and transcripts, and contact details for two referees, all combined into a single PDF (max. 10 MB).
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.