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
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level TV-L E 13, 100%)
within an externally funded project with DSM Nutritional Products commencing on 1st July 2025. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position for one year.
Your tasks:
- You will be expected to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop industrially viable processes for bioactive molecule synthesis.
- Designing efficient and sustainable photochemical processes to facilitate the synthesis of advanced intermediates for API production will be a key part of the project.
- Careful mechanistic delineation will be necessary to drive discovery and so an interest in mechanismbased reaction development is essential.
- Regular dissemination of scientific results is a pre-requisite for this position.
Our expectations:
- A doctoral degree in chemistry (PhD or equivalent) is necessary for this position.
- Experience in photocatalysis and stereocontrolled synthesis is also a requirement.
- The ability to fully characterise small organic molecules using standard techniques (e.g. NMR, mass spectrometry) is essential.
- Good command of written and spoken English is essential.
- German language skills would be advantageous but are not a requirement.
- A solid foundation in physical organic chemistry and an interest in reaction mechanisms are advantageous.
- Knowledge of polyene chemistry (synthesis and characterisation) is desirable and experience in multistep synthesis is also necessary.
Advantages for you:
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also 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. Part-time options are generally available.
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 Professor Ryan Gilmour (0251 83-33721 /[ ryan.gilmour@uni-muenster.de](mailto: ryan.gilmour@uni-muenster.de)).
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-04-04 at:
Prof. Dr Ryan Gilmour
University of Münster
Organisch-Chemisches Institut
Corrensstr. 36
48149 Münster
You may also send us your application electronically as a single PDF file to ryan.gilmour@uni-muenster.de.
Applications should include a short statement of the candidate’s research experience and interests, a CV including a list of publications and relevant academic transcripts.
Please note that we cannot consider other file formats
Reference number: 2025_03_23
