Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)

at  LeibnizInstitut fr Polymerforschung Dresden e V

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most
dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. lt
develops innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity
and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all
employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop
their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a
university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation
and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent
university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their
achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.
At the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, the Chair of Inorganic Molecular Chemistry
offers, subject to the availability of resources, a position as
Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
at the earliest possible date in a DFG funded project „Blueprint for a modern sustainable
phosphorus chemistry“ (Reinhart Koselleck). The position is limited to 24 months with the option of
extension. The period of employment is governed by Fixed Term research Contracts Act
(Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG).
Tasks: Sustainable synthesis of phosphorus fine chemicals and development of electrosynthetic
pathways to recover process chemicals being used. Characterization of the obtained products and
intermediates via electrochemical methods and spectroscopic methods such as NMR, UV-vis,
IR/Raman, mass spectrometry and X-ray structure determination.
Requirements: university and PhD degree in chemistry; strong background in organic or inorganic
molecular chemistry and proved experience in electrochemical methods; an integrative and
cooperative personality with high teamwork abilities; interest in application-oriented chemical
research. PC, Microsoft Office and chemical software handling knowledge. Confident presentation
and summary of scientific results.
TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage
women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career
Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be
equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code
IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by July 31, 2024 (stamped arrival
date of the university central mail service of TUD applies) to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Chemie und

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