Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L)

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The international research training group “Functional π-Systems: Activation, Interaction and Application” based at the University of Münster (https://www.uni-muenster.de/irtg2678/) offers interesting research opportunities in various fields with a focus on functional π-systems.

The Institute for Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry in the Faculty 12, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a

for the externally funded project “Functional pi-Systems: Activation, Interaction and Application” (IRTG 2678) commencing on 01 January 2027. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (67 %) for 3 years in the working group of JProf. Dr. Lilian Szych. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

Your tasks:

• Collaborating in the externally funded project of the IRTG 2678
• Carrying out independent research
• Part of the research work (6 months) must take place in one of the partner laboratories at Nagoya University
• Actively participating in the IRTG 2678 qualification programme
• This position is tied to working towards a doctorate
• Providing students with subject-related expertise and instruction on applying scientific methods

Our expectations:

• A university degree (master’s/German Diplom/State Examination) in chemistry with a focus on inorganic synthetic chemistry is required.
• Good command of written and spoken English ideally demonstrated by a period spent abroad is required.
• Substantial experience in and knowledge of the field of inorganic chemistry is required, including
  • standard analytical methods for inorganic chemical samples (NMR, IR, SC-XRD, P-XRD)
  • working under inert conditions (Schlenk line, glove box)
  • quantum chemical calculations using, for example, ORCA
  • coordination chemistry of main-group element compound
• Theoretical and practical experience in research is required in the following areas:
  • the synthesis of phosphorus containing ligand systems
  • the synthesis and characterization of Lewis-acidic compounds
  • the synthesis and characterization of photoswitchable compound
• Experience in supervising students in chemistry programs as part of experimental laboratory courses in inorganic chemistry is required.

Advantages for you:

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.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr Dirk Leifert, Phone: +49 251 8333254, email: irtg2678@uni-muenster.de.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2026-10-16 at:

University of Münster
IRTG 2678 “Functional pi-Systems: Activation, Interaction and Application”
Prof. Dr. Armido Studer
Corrensstraße 40
48149 Münster

Please send your application, in a single PDF file, to irtg2678@uni-muenster.de. Your application can only be considered as a PDF file. Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.

The application should be written in English and consist of a cover letter, a complete CV, a letter of motivation, a letter of recommendation from the supervisor of the final degree thesis, previous academic achievements and copies of your degree certificates.

Reference number: 2026_09_19