Ph.D. candidate (m,f,x) in organic chemistry (organocatalysis/supramolecular chemistry), for 3 years, 26,6861 hours per

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Raum Bochum

Dein Job

The Chair of Organic Chemistry II at thFaculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry is looking for a

Ph.D. candidate (m,f,x) in organic chemistry (organocatalysis/supramolecular chemistry), for 3 years, 26,6861 hours per week, TVL E13

Our group at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany is striving to establish “unconventional” interactions like halogen bonding and chalcogen bonding in non-covalent organocatalysis. These interactions are conceptually similar to the well-known hydrogen bonding but feature some distinct advantages (e.g. “soft” interacting atoms and high directionality) and have been much less explored.

Your tasks:

The candidate (m,f,x) will design and implement multi-step synthesis towards functionalized neutral or cationic iodine(I)-based halogen bond donors based on literature research and own method development. The synthesis of th target compounds will be characterized by NMR and various other spectroscopic techniques. As initial test of performance, binding constants to several substrates will be determined. Subsequently, reaction kinetics with appropriately chosen test reactions will be conducted to gauge catalyst performance. In addition, we will use some of the halogen bond donors for the construction of supramolecular assemblies in the solid state and in solution.

Dein Profil

Your profile:

MSc degree in chemistry
experience in multi-step organic syntheses and the characterization of reaction products
experience in the handling of air-sensitive compounds and reactions under inert-gas conditions
Fluency in German (at least C1 level, in word and writing – required for an effective very good command of English, oral and written
(ideally) experience in the determination of binding constants of noncovalent complexes via NMR or ITC
(ideally) experience in the determination of reaction mechanisms, reaction orders, kinetics
(ideally) prior use of quantum-chemical calculations to determine minimum structures and transition states

Our offerings:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
Support from and collaboration with competent colleagues
team-oriented collaboration in a committed, international and appreciative team
a modern, well-equipped workplace
an open working atmosphere

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

You can find information about TVL at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact details for your application:

Prof. Dr. Stefan Huber, Phone: +49234 32 21584

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.

We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 4343 until 24.03.2025, send by e-mail to the following address: stefan.m.huber@rub.de

Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.