About the opportunity
RESOLV is a world-leading interdisciplinary research project in Solvation Science awarded as a Cluster of Excellence by the German Excellence Strategy. More than 200 scientists at six institutions in the Ruhr area investigate how solvents control, mediate, and regulate chemical reactions. Research focuses on charge and electron transfer, solvent design, and tuning stability and homogeneity. The cluster offers a structured postdoctoral training platform with individual research training and career coaching in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. Successful candidates will contribute to developing guidelines for solvent selection and design to maximize yield and selectivity while minimizing environmental impact, integrating lab automation and AI-assisted methods.
Salary and benefits
- Salaried position according to the public service wage agreement TV-L E13
- Embedded in a high-profile, interdisciplinary research environment
- Integration into the International Faculty Solvation Science
- Access to personal development, career coaching, and transferable skills courses
- Funding for visiting international conferences
Who can apply?
- Doctorate in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or comparable subjects
- Top-grade university degree
- Fascination with interdisciplinary Solvation Science
- Experience in synthesis (organic catalysis, coordination chemistry, electrosynthesis), time-resolved laser spectroscopic techniques, theoretical chemistry (simulations or electronic structure calculations), or sustainable reaction engineering
- Professional English proficiency (at least level B2, oral and written)
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Hosting agreement
- 1-page outline of a possible project within RESOLV
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-29
How to apply
- Reach out to RESOLV Principal Investigators or Participating Scientists to discuss a potential project before applying
- Prepare a single PDF document containing the required documents
- Submit the application via the official online application portal
- Mention reference number ANR 6099 in the application
Additional information
- The position is fixed-term for 2 years
- The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum
- Campus languages are German and English; competence in at least one is required, with a willingness to learn the other
- Free German language courses are available for employees
- The university promotes diversity and equal opportunities and encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities
- Travel and interview costs are not 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…
- Scientists with expertise in synthesis, spectroscopy, or sustainable reaction engineering.
- Researchers interested in AI-assisted methods and lab automation for solvent design.
- Candidates looking for an interdisciplinary environment focused on environmental impact.
What should you think carefully about?
- Two-year fixed-term contract with no reimbursement for interview travel costs.
- Requires on-site work at Ruhr University Bochum.
- Requires a hosting agreement from a Principal Investigator before submission.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position provides a platform to work on cutting-edge solvent design, integrating modern computational and experimental techniques. It is an ideal fit for a researcher looking to bridge the gap between fundamental chemistry and sustainable industrial application.
Our take
Researchers with a strong background in synthesis or reaction engineering should apply; those seeking long-term tenure or unable to relocate to Germany will find this less suitable.
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