Researcher - Organic Chemistry I

5w1 month ago

Universität Siegen

DE · Full-time · €25,000 – €35,000

About this role

This part-time researcher position in the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology at the University of Siegen focuses on supramolecular chemistry with the aim of obtaining a doctorate. The role is based in the Chemie-Biologie/Organische Chemie I group and offers a unique environment for interdisciplinary research.

Day-to-day work involves independent research and practical laboratory work, including the synthesis of organic ligands, investigating the self-assembly of metal-organic cages, and characterizing these structures using techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and UV/vis spectroscopy. You will also explore the properties of metal-organic cages, including host-guest chemistry, photochemistry, and stimuli-responsive properties.

You will collaborate with other scientists in inter/national collaborations and participate in the preparation and editing of publications and progress reports. The role also includes teaching duties of 2 SWS and day-to-day supervision of Bachelor and Master's research projects.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to pursue a doctorate in a cutting-edge field within a modern, internationally oriented university. The University of Siegen is one of the largest employers in the region, offering a supportive environment for research and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

Above-average academic degree (Master or equivalent) in Chemistry
A Master's thesis in the field of supramolecular chemistry is an advantage, especially with aspects of organic synthesis, coordination chemistry and metal-organic cages
Completed modules in supramolecular chemistry during a Bachelor or Master’s degree is desirable
Experience with organic ligand synthesis, synthesis of coordination complexes and metal-organic cages, and synthesis of air- and water-sensitive compounds (e.g. by Schlenk techniques and/or in a glovebox)
Experience with characterisation of supramolecular structures using spectroscopy (e.g. diamagnetic and paramagnetic NMR, UV/vis, CD, fluorescence) and mass spectrometry
Experience with investigating properties of metal-organic cages (e.g. host-guest chemistry, light-responsive properties) and photochemistry (e.g. synthesis and investigation of photophysical properties of photoswitches)
Very good knowledge of English; very good knowledge of German is an advantage
Experience in teaching, especially in organic chemistry and/or supramolecular chemistry, is an advantage

Responsibilities

Research in the field of supramolecular chemistry with the aim of obtaining a doctorate
Independent research and practical laboratory work including the synthesis of organic ligands
Investigating the self-assembly of metal-organic cages
Characterisation of metal-organic cages using NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and UV/vis spectroscopy
Investigating the properties of metal-organic cages, including host-guest chemistry, photochemistry, and stimuli-responsive properties
Collaboration with other scientists in inter/national collaborations
Participation in the preparation and editing of publications and progress reports
Teaching duties of 2 SWS and day-to-day supervision of Bachelor and Master's research projects

Benefits

Promotion of own doctoral research within a supportive academic environment
Part-time schedule (50% = 19.92 hours per week) allowing for focused research
Pay grade 13 TV-L, a standard German public sector salary scale for researchers
Fixed-term contract until 30.09.2029, aligned with doctoral project duration
Opportunity to work in an internationally oriented university with interdisciplinary research focus