Doctoral Research Position As Research Associate

vor 2 Monaten


Jena, Deutschland Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Vollzeit

Job advertisement
**Vacancy ID**: 232/2024
**Closing date**: 2024-12-31
Within the framework of the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 3014 “Photo-polarizable Interfaces and Membranes” funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG), the following position is being offered at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena starting as soon as possible:
Doctoral Research Position as Research Associate
We offer part-time position (65%, 26 hours per week), offered as a fixed-term position limited to 42 months.
The Research Training Group Photo-Polarizable Interfaces and Membranes (PhInt) investigates and implements concepts to use light to drive (transient) structural changes at interfaces and membranes. In doing so, PHINT researches the relationship between the structure of membranes and interfaces, their light-driven reactivity and how local molecular light-driven chemical events are translated into macroscopic property changes.
Within the interdisciplinary Research Training Group, we offer a PhD position in the following topics:

- Quantum chemical approaches for modeling and simulation of light-driven processes at inorganic surfaces
- Theoretical description of light-matter interactions in light-controlled structures
- Multi-scale multi-layer methods to model light-controlled transport through membranes

As part of our international team, you will work on one of the aforementioned topics and - at the same time - be part of an active collaborative consortium, in which you share your scientific results and ideas to stimulate interdisciplinary discussions. You will be given the opportunity for international research visits during your tenure at Friedrich Schiller University and you will have the opportunity to develop your unique scientific perspective.
**Your responsibilities**:

- Work on your doctoral thesis focusing on one of the research topics mentioned above
- On site and active participation in the research and qualification programme of the Research Training Group

**Your profile**:

- You hold a M.Sc. degree or State Examination in Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline
- You are able to communicate in English, both in writing and speaking
- You are looking forward to working in an interdisciplinary, active and international team
- You are open towards gaining international experience by undertaking a research stay in an international laboratory

**We offer**:

- an excellent research environment within national and international networks
- excellently equipped labs
- a comprehensive research and qualification programme with a focus on science communication
- qualification, consultation, and additional support services from the Jena Graduate Academy
- a family friendly work environment
- 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

The advertised position is limited to 42 months. The position is a part-time appointment rated at 65%, i.e. 26 hours per week.
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- Degree certificate/Transcript of records
- Two letters of recommendation from university instructors/professors

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