The University of Oldenburg is seeking to fill the following position:
PhD student in the Inorganic Chemistry group
| Paygrade | E13 TV-L |
|---|---|
| Working Hours | 50% |
| Institution | Institute of Chemistry (School V of Mathematics and Science) |
| Location | Oldenburg (Oldb) |
| Application Deadline | 20.07.2025 |
| First day of work | as soon as possible |
| Limited | to three years |
Benefits at University of Oldenburg
30 days vacation
Secure remuneration according to collective agreement
Company pension scheme
Further education opportunities
Flexible working hours
Health management
Remote working
Compatibility of career and family
Support with childcare
University Sports Centre
About us
The position is part of the project “Germanium meets Group 13 Elements – Unusual compounds with unprecedented reactivity”. This project involves investigation in the area of molecular Germanium chemistry.
Your tasks
- Synthesis and characterization of molecular Germanium compounds and investigation of the reaction potential with Group 13 element compounds. Performing mechanistic studies (experimental and theoretical)
- Close collaboration with cooperation partners of the project
- Publication of research results in scientific journals
- Active participation in scientific conferences
- Supervision of students
Your profile
Recruitment requirements are:
- Scientific university degree (diploma, master's degree) in chemistry or a comparable discipline
- Passion for inorganic molecular chemistry
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel
Ideally you have:
- Experimental expertise in synthetic organoelement chemistry, especially germanium and aluminium chemistry
- Knowledge of heteronuclei NMR spectroscopy
- Experience in or willingness to learn quantum mechanical computational methods
- Willingness to supervise students
- Very good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
We offer
- Integration into a dedicated team and an excellent scientific environment
- Intensive support during your doctorate
- Payment according to collective agreement (TVL) incl. annual special payment
- Possibility of a company pension scheme (VBL) and capital-forming benefits
- 30 days of vacation
- Family-friendly working conditions with flexible working hours
- A wide range of further training opportunities as well as company health promotion services and participation in the university sports program
- Use of the VBN JobTicket
Our standards
The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increase the percentage of female employees in the field of science. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance to § 21 Section 3 NHG, female candidates with equal qualifications will be preferentially considered. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.
Further information
The Inorganic Chemistry group is headed by Prof. T. Müller.
The position serves for personal scientific qualification (doctorate).
Apply now
Please send your application via e-mail by 20.07.2025 to
Please send your complete application documents, including a letter of motivation, CV, copies of university certificates and the contact details of two referees (at least one of whom should be active in the academic field), preferably by e-mail as one coherent PDF document (keyword: GeBAlGa).
If it is not possible to apply by e-mail, please send your complete application documents in printed form to: Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Faculty V, Institute of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller, 26111 Oldenburg.
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