Location

Essen

Application area

Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry

PhD candidate (f/m/d, No. 165-25)
salary group 13 TV-L

With over 1000 students and 27 professors, the Faculty of Chemistry at UDE is one of the largest faculties at the University of Duisburg Essen and in the German-speaking world. Within this faculty, the subject of organic chemistry is one of the core subjects and is particularly responsible for basic and advanced training and, with currently 6 professorships and working groups, represents a high-performance environment in the field of research and teaching.

Start of employment

2025-09-01 or earlier

Duration of employment

36 months

Working time

19 hours 55 minutes (50%)

Your main tasks

Your tasks

• Carry out research tasks in the Voskuhl working group with a focus on:

“Development of luminescent photoswitches”

• You will be involved in the implementation and execution of courses such as laboratory and research practicals and supervise theses.

Your profile

• You have an above-average university degree in organic chemistry with a standard period of study of at least 8 semesters
• You have experience in the field of organic synthesis under inert gas and are familiar with the investigation and characterization of fluorescent compounds as well as the various techniques for the investigation of non-covalent interactions.
• Experience in the synthesis of photoswitches and the investigation of luminescent compounds using “state of the art” techniques is desirable.

As part of the job, you will have the opportunity to gain further scientific qualifications.

Your profile

Your tasks

• Carry out research tasks in the Voskuhl working group with a focus on:

           “Development of luminescent photoswitches”

• You will be involved in the implementation and execution of courses such as laboratory and research practicals and supervise theses.

Your profile

• You have an above-average university degree in organic chemistry with a standard period of study of at least 8 semesters
• You have experience in the field of organic synthesis under inert gas and are familiar with the investigation and characterization of fluorescent compounds as well as the various techniques for the investigation of non-covalent interactions.
• Experience in the synthesis of photoswitches and the investigation of luminescent compounds using “state of the art” techniques is desirable.

As part of the job, you will have the opportunity to gain further scientific qualifications.

We offer you

You can except:

• a varied, multifaceted area of responsibility in a research-intensive environment with international exchange
• a working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• the opportunity to pursue a doctorate with numerous support services
• a family-friendly environment with childcare facilities for your children
• Advice on family care responsibilities
• A wide range of further education and training opportunities, individual induction training
• excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
• attractive sports and health facilities (university sports)
• the possibility of working from home

Application deadline

2025-04-23

Code number

165-25

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline has expired.

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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