In this context we are seeking an outstanding qualified research assistant – pre-doc for 09596 Freiberg

Pre-Doc

position number 159-E/2026

Faculty of Chemistry, Physics and Biosciences

Institute of Chemical Technology

Job scope: 0,5 FTE (20 hours/week) Remuneration: E13 TV-L

Time limit: 31.12.2029 Start: 01.01.2027

At the TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Faculty of Chemistry, Physics and Biosciences, Insti-

Your application

tute of Chemical Technology there is a vacancy as of January 1st 2027, as Research As-

sistant – Pre-Doc as part of a fixed-term third-party funded project. Please send your application with a cover

letter/letter of motivation, resume, copies

Your tasks:

of all relevant certificates, quoting the

The Institute of Chemical Technology at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is pan-European lead- position number (159-E/2026)

ing in resource chemistry. We work on complex problems to realise the energy and re- by 25.10.2026 to:

source turnaround and rank at a top position in the development of holistic processes

bewerbungen@tu-freiberg.de

for the recovery of primary and secondary resources. The zero-waste concept is key part

of our research to further integrate this into industrial processes. Examples for economic or:

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

successful processes include Li, REE, In, Ge, Sn and others.

Dezernat Personalangelegenheiten

In this context we are seeking an outstanding qualified research assistant – pre-doc for 09596 Freiberg

the project “ReVive” for valorisation of end-of-life aluminium ion batteries in the production of geopolymers.

The aim of the project is the utilisation of secondary raw materials of aluminium ion batteries and their electrolytes as feed materials for geopolymer building blocks. The al-

ready established use of secondary raw materials in the production of geopolymer building blocks will be expanded and applied towards this new raw materials stream.

For further information, please con-

What we expect from you:

tact Mr. Prof. Dr. Martin Bertau

• Academic degree in chemistry or chemical process engineering Tel.: 03731 39-2384
• Excitement for the development of chemical processes for a human and climate E-Mail: martin.bertau@chemie.tu-

suitable future freiberg.de and

Mr. Dr. Ben Ebersbach

• Extensive experience in chemical analytics (IC-, ICP-MS/OES, AAS, XRF, XRD), as

Tel.: 03731 39-3880

well as characterisation of construction material (crushing test, leachability)

E-Mail: ben.ebersbach@chemie.tu-

• independent work in a lab is required

freiberg.de.

• Excellent English (and preferably also German) language skills, both written and

spoken

Severely disabled persons or persons of

• Experience in setting-up and operating lab and technical scale equipment as well

equivalent status will be given preferenas process monitoring

tial consideration if they have the same

What you can expect from us: qualifications, performance, and abilities. To ensure appropriate considera-

• Work at a family-friendly university

tion, please include proof of severe dis-

• Remuneration in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement for the

ability/equivalence with your applicapublic sector of the federal states, depending on personal qualifications tion documents. TU Berg-akademie

• Attractive fringe benefits; Job-Ticket Freiberg strives to increase the propor-
• Training by long-standing employees tion of women in teaching and research
• Opportunities for further training and is therefore particularly interested

in applications from qualified women.

• Opportunity to attain further academic qualifications

Applicants must meet the employment requirements for fixed-term employment contracts in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed-Term

Contract Act).