About the opportunity
The Chair of Analytical Chemistry – Electrochemistry & Nanoscale Materials at the Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to lead a project focused on novel sensor strategies for the rapid detection of fungal and bacterial spores in liquid foods. The position involves expanding research and innovation capacities, introducing advanced technologies, and managing a project within an industry-academia consortium. The role is offered as a full-time, fixed-term employment contract until the project’s end date on October 30, 2027.
Salary and benefits
- Employment under the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L)
- Remuneration at salary group E13 TV-L upon fulfillment of personal and collective requirements
- Challenging and varied tasks with high personal responsibility
- Collaboration within a dedicated and supportive team with an open team culture
- Diverse sports program featuring around 100 sports and a university-owned gym
- Workplace located in the vibrant Ruhr metropolitan region with diverse cultural offerings
Who can apply?
- Mandatory completion of a Master's degree and a successfully completed doctorate in the field of biochemistry and electrochemistry
- Very good practical and theoretical knowledge of electrochemical analytical methods and surface modification and spectroscopic characterization techniques
- Proven experience working with micro- and nanoelectrodes
- Proficient experience in independently applying for state, federal, and EU funding grants
- Proven experience collaborating in research and development consortia involving industrial companies and research institutions
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, evidenced by publications as a first author
- Negotiation-level proficiency in both written and spoken German and English
Required documents
- Complete application documents combined into a single PDF file
When to apply
- Applications are open immediately
- Application deadline is October 20, 2026
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents into a single PDF file
- Submit the application quoting reference number ANR 6168 via the online application portal
Additional information
- Reference number: ANR 6168
- Work location is the Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- If funding upon appointment comes exclusively from external third-party donors, employees are exempt from teaching obligations
- Campus languages are German and English, with free support courses available for employees
- The Works Council participates in selection interviews and can be contacted via wpr@rub.de upon request
- Travel, accommodation, and loss of earnings expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for postdoctoral researchers with a robust background in biochemistry, electrochemistry, and surface modification techniques.
- Strong match for individuals experienced in managing industry-academia research consortia and securing external funding.
- Well-suited for academics aiming to produce high-impact first-author publications in analytical chemistry and biosensors.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is fixed-term until October 30, 2027, requiring planning for subsequent career steps upon project completion.
- Both German and English language proficiency at a negotiation level are mandatory prerequisites.
- Relocation to Bochum or the surrounding Ruhr metropolitan region is necessary for this on-site role.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This postdoctoral role offers an excellent platform to bridge academic research and industrial application while driving high-responsibility projects. It enhances leadership skills through consortium management and grant application experience, making it valuable for researchers targeting advanced academic or specialized industry careers.
Our take
Candidates with a completed PhD in electrochemistry, a strong publication record, and grant-writing experience should strongly consider applying before the October 20, 2026 deadline. Those lacking proficiency in both German and English or specific microelectrode experience will find the position less suitable.
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