Job advertisement

Vacancy ID: 194/2024
Closing date: 2024-09-27

Friedrich Schiller University is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 17.000 students and more than 10.000 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.

The institute of organic and macromolecular chemistryat the faculty of chemisty and earth science seeks to fill the position of a

Research Associate in polymer science

at the next possible date.

We offer part-time position (65%, 26 hours per week), (initially) offered as a fixed-term position for three years.

The Schubert group is a world-leading group in the field of polymer chemistry. The ‘Lign Up’ project, funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, focuses on the functionalization and application of lignin as a building block for novel polymers.

Your responsibilities:

• Functionalization and depolymerization of lignin
• Synthesis of new monomers and components starting from lignin (organic chemistry)
• Synthesis of new polymers based on lignin
• Characterization of polymers regarding their properties
• This position offers the possibility for a doctorate

Your profile:

• University degree (Master's degree in chemistry, material science or comparable
• Knowledge in general computer programs, e.g., Windows and Office
• You are able to communicate in English, both in writing and speaking
• Ability to work an interdisciplinary and international team is expected
• We expect a high level of motivation, initiative and a willingness to familiarize yourself with a wide range of tasks
• Experience in macromolecular chemistry and/or in organic chemistry is desirable

Are you hesitating because you don't meet one or some of our requirements? Please do not hesitate to apply and give us a chance to get to know you.

We offer:

• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) to salary scale E13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Working on an exciting and interdisciplinary research topic as part of the Lign Up project
• An interesting field of employment and varied scope of activities with creative freedom
• Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. capital formation benefits (VL) and an occupational pension (VBL)
• University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

The advertised position is (initially) offered as a fixed-term position for a maximum of three.

This is a part-time position with 65% of the working hours of a full-time employee (26 hours per week).

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 27 September 2024 using our online form.

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