The DFG has granted the University of Münster funding for the RTG on „Chemical Biology of Ion channels (Chembion)”. Chembion is a collaboration of six groups each from both the Natural Sciences and the Medical Faculty and one group from the interfaculty centre EIMI with complementary expertise. Link: https://www.uni-muenster.de/ChemBion/aboutus/index.html
The Institute of Organic Chemistry in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 65%)
for the externally funded project commencing on 1 October 2025. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (65% FTE) for 3 years.
Your tasks:
- Investigating and developing photochemical reactions in micelles.
- Collaboration in research.
- Undertaking independent research
- Active engagement in and support of the infrastructure of the research group.
This position is tied to working towards a doctorate.
Our expectations:
- A master´s degree in chemistry, with a focus on organic chemistry is required.
- Experience in using general laboratory techniques (working under argon atmosphere, conducting lowtemperature experiments) is required.
- Experience applying standard analytical methods (LC, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, NMR-spectroscopy and mass spectrometry) is advantageous.
- Experience in and knowledge of organic chemistry is required.
- Experience with micelles or other types of membranes is advantageous.
- Experience with photochemistry is advantageous.
- Experience with photophysical characterization is advantageous
- Experience with photodynamic therapy is advantageous
- A good command of written and spoken English is required.
- A good command of written and spoken German is advantageous
Advantages for you:
- We are offering a competitive, interdisciplinary environment with a track record of intense mutual collaboration. In addition to the individual training-through-research, our program includes further elements such as a 3-6 month internship abroad, retreats, lab rotation and symposia.
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – these values are important to us. - Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – even when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
- From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations
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 Line Næsborg (lnaesbor@uni-muenster.de).
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-04-04 at the following email address:
Dr Line Næsborg
Junior Research Group Leader
Organisch-Chemisches Institut
Universität Münster
Corrensstraße 40
48149 Münster
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, copies of degree certificates and transcripts, and contact details for two referees, all combined into a single PDF (max. 10 MB).
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats
Reference number: 2025_03_22
