two Ph.D. positions (all genders welcome)

two Ph.D. positions (all genders welcome)
Stellen-ID: 2757
Facility: Faculty of Chemistry
Contact person: Herr Prof. Dr. Franc Meyer
[email protected]
0551 3933012
Date of filling: 01.08.2024
Application deadline: 29.02.2024

The group of Prof. Dr. Franc Meyer at the Faculty of Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen welcomes applications for

two Ph.D. positions (all genders welcome)

in the field of metal-mediated cooperative small molecule transformations, with a focus on the bioinspired activation of dioxygen and dinitrogen. The positions are remunerated with 50 % E 13 TV-L with a limited contract of 3 years. The earliest starting date will be 01.08.2024.

Your profile
- you hold (or are in the process of concluding) a Master’s degree in Chemistry,
- you have very good English language skills,
- you are willing to work in an international team,
- you are experienced in organic ligand synthesis as well as in the synthesis of air sensitive transition metal complexes using Schlenk techniques or gloveboxes,
- you have a solid background in coordination chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry.
Basic German language skills and experience in the kinetic and mechanistic study of bioinspired 3d metal complexes are advantageous.

The successful applicants will be involved in the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of highly preorganized bimetallic complexes, and in the use of these complexes for the cooperative activation and transformation of small molecules towards catalytic applications, specifically the activation of dioxygen for the oxygenation of C-H substrates and the functionalization of dinitrogen.  

We will provide a stimulating research environment in a diverse and interdisciplinary team as well as first-class facilities. PhD students will be enrolled in the Chemistry program of the Georg-August University School of Science (GAUSS) and will benefit from a wide variety of training courses.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Your application must include a motivation letter, CV, academic certificates and transcript of records, and contact information of references.
The documents are to be submitted in electronic form (single PDF file) until February 29, 2024 to [email protected] .

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