Researcher

Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology  | Job scope: part-time  | Duration of employment: limited  | Posting-ID: 6183

 

The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 15,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.

We seek:

In the Faculty IV, Chemistry-Biology, Organic Chemistry I, we are looking for a scientific employee from October 1st., 2024 at the following conditions:

• 50% = 19,92 hours  
• Pay grade 13  TV-L
• limited  3 years

Your tasks:

• 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-organization of supramolecular structures and their properties (e.g. host-guest chemistry, photochemistry, stimuli-responsive properties)
• Collaboration with other scientists (e.g. in inter/national collaborations)
• Participation in the preparation and editing of publications and progress reports
• Teaching in the field of organic chemistry (e.g. the day-to-day supervision of Bachelor and Master’s research projects)
• Participation in research group tasks

Your profile:

• 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 and coordination chemistry
• Experience with organic ligand synthesis, the synthesis of coordination complexes and cage compounds, the characterization of supramolecular structures such as cage compounds using spectroscopy (e.g. diamagnetic and paramagnetic NMR, UV/vis) and photochemistry
• Experience with/interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Very good knowledge of English
• Very good knowledge of German is an advantage
• Participation in scientific exchanges (e.g. conferences) and/or publications is desirable
• Experience in teaching, especially in the field of organic chemistry, is an advantage

Our range of services:

• Support towards your own scientific qualification in accordance with the Scientific Temporary Employment Act (e.g. doctorate)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the field of research and teaching
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example through flexible working hours and place of work as well as support with childcare
• Comprehensive personal development program
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and advice
• We look forward to receiving your application by July 31, 2024.
• Please only apply via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in paper form or by email.

Your contact person:

Frau Prof.in Anna McConnell

0271/740-4360

Anna.McConnell@uni-siegen.de

Equal opportunities and di