Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.
Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the
university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to
share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over
17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland
University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of
Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one
of the largest employers in the region.]
The Department of Chemistry is inviting applications for the following position commencing 01 October 2025

YOUR ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree / PhD in Natural Sciences / or equivalent
• Language skills (according to GER): English – C1

DESIRABLE SKILLS OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE INCLUDE:

• Experience with air- and moisture sensitive molecules and/or materials
• Prior teaching experience
• Pursuit of an independent academic career
• Language skills (according to GER): German – B2

• Thin layer deposition from gas and/or solution phase
• Surface characterization in particular by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• International research track record
• Documentation, presentation and publication of scientific results
  1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder
  The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service. Each pay grade is
  further subdivided into levels. Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at

level 1 of the E10 pay grade, an employee will move up to level 2. After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.

• Maintenance of AFM and deposition equipment
• Implementation of novel AFM techniques (conductive, magnetic)
• Interest in interdisciplinary approaches