11 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Bremen- Department
Faculty 5 - Geosciences- Research Field
Geosciences- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Germany- Application Deadline
8 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Not Applicable- Offer Starting Date
11 Mar 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
A142-24- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN, Faculty 05 / Geosciences is offering the position of a
Research Assistant (PhD student) (f/m/d)
Salary level 13 TV-L with 75% of the full working time per week, in the
Crystallography & Geomaterials group (research group “Crystalline Microporous Materials”),
limited for the duration of 3 years (according to § 2 WissZeitVG), starting as soon as possible.
Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has preserved its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its founding 50 years ago. With a wide range of subjects, it combines exceptional performance and great potential for innovation with a strong orientation towards interdisciplinarity. We firmly stand for the approach of research-based learning and studying. Our 'Bremen Spirit' is expressed in the courage to venture into the new, in a supportive togetherness, in respect and appreciation for each other on an equal footing, as well as in flat hierarchies.
With our academic and research profile, we take on societal responsibility in the region, in Europe, and worldwide. Across all subjects, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and climate justice are particularly important to us in both research and teaching. Around 23,000 individuals learn, teach, research, and work on our international campus. As one of the leading European research universities and part of the YUFE network, we contribute to the advancement of society. We actively foster and shape scientific collaborations globally.
Job description
We are looking for a motivated PhD student with prior experience in the fields of atomistic materials modelling and/or theoretical crystallography to work on the project “Adsorption of pharmaceuticals and related compounds in cation-exchanged zeolites – A computational perspective”, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). In the project, computational chemistry methods, especially density functional theory calculations, will be employed to investigate the interaction of pharmaceutically active compounds and other organic molecules with cation-exchanged zeolites. These materials could find future uses in drug delivery and wastewater treatment applications. In addition to conducting and analysing simulations, there will be opportunities to collaborate with experimental partners. Contributions to the research field are expected. The opportunity for a scientific qualification through preparation of a doctoral thesis will be provided and actively supported.
Requirements
- Academic university degree (master's degree or diploma) in geosciences, materials sciences, chemistry, or a related physical science
- Knowledge of computational chemistry methods and first experiences in their application
- Basic understanding of crystalline materials and of their interactions with their environment
- Good oral and written English skills (CEF level B2 or better)
Programming skills and first experiences with the use of high-performance computing facilities would be an asset.
General hints
The university is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Disabled applicants will be given priority if their professional and personal qualifications are essentially the same.
Questions regarding the job advertisement will be answered by PD Dr. Michael Fischer (phone 0421/218-65163 or e-mail [email protected] ).
Applications including C.V., copies of degree certificates, etc. should be submitted under the reference number A142/24 until 08.04.2024 to
Universität Bremen
Fachbereich 05 – Geowissenschaften
PD Dr. Michael Fischer
Postfach 33 04 40
28334 Bremen
or as a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to [email protected]
We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed. Any application costs cannot be reimbursed.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Geosciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universita of Bremen
- Country
- Germany
- State/Province
- B
- City
- Bremen
- Postal Code
- 28359 Bremen
- Street
- Bibliothekstr. 1
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- City
Bremen- Website
https://www.geo.uni-bremen.de/page.php?pageid=2&%3Blangid=EN- Street
Klagenfurter Str. 2-4- Postal Code
28359
STATUS: EXPIRED