Postdoctoral positions in Research Area III of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (m,f,x)

About the opportunity

The Cluster of Excellence RESOLV at Ruhr University Bochum offers fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral research positions within Research Area III (Tuning Stability and Homogeneity). RESOLV is a world-leading interdisciplinary research project in Solvation Science under the German Excellence Strategy, investigating how solvents control and regulate chemical processes across experimental chemistry, theory, chemical physics, and chemical engineering. Researchers are integrated into the International Faculty Solvation Science, benefit from structured postdoctoral training, career coaching, personal development, and funding for attending international conferences. The position is salaried under the German public service wage agreement TV-L E13 (39.83 hours/week).

Salary and benefits

• Salary according to public service wage agreement TV-L E13
• Full-time employment (39.83 hours/week) for a fixed term of 2 years
• Embedding in a high-profile research environment and integration in the International Faculty Solvation Science
• Access to personal development possibilities, entrepreneurial attitude training, lectures, and transferable skills courses
• Funding for visiting international conferences
• Free German and English language courses provided by the university

Who can apply?

• Hold a top-grade full university degree with a doctorate in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or comparable subjects
• Demonstrate a strong fascination with the interdisciplinary research field Solvation Science
• Possess experience in chemical engineering (thermodynamic measurements and modelling, formulation design), (bio-) physical chemistry, (time-resolved) spectroscopic techniques, theoretical chemistry (simulations or electronic structure calculations), or (cellular) biochemistry and protein engineering
• Have solid professional knowledge of English (at least level B2, oral and written)
• Competence in either German or English and willingness to learn the other language

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Hosting agreement
• 1-page outline of a possible project within RESOLV
• Cover letter
• Academic certificates and transcripts

When to apply

• Applications are accepted for the earliest possible start date.
• Application deadline: September 29, 2026 (reference number ANR 6100)

How to apply

• Reach out to RESOLV Principal Investigators or Participating Scientists serving as potential hosts to discuss a possible project before submitting an application.
• Prepare all required application documents as one single PDF file.
• Submit the complete application electronically via the online application portal, mentioning reference number ANR 6100.

Additional information

• The position place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
• Travel and accommodation costs for job interviews cannot be reimbursed.
• The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is committed to diversity, equal opportunities, and the promotion of underrepresented groups, welcoming applications from women and individuals with disabilities.