Doctoral Researcher in The Field of Polymer

vor 1 Woche

Jena, Deutschland Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Vollzeit

Job advertisement
**Vacancy ID**: 224/2024
**Closing date**: 2024-11-30
Within the framework of a BMWK-funded project (“PolyVis”) we seek to fill the position of a
Doctoral Researcher in the field of polymer synthesis
commencing on the earliest possible starting date.
In this project, researchers from Heyfair GmbH and FEW Chemicals GmbH are working together on the development of dye-labelled polymers and their formulations for the development of innovative disinfection products. The focus is on the synthesis of a new intelligent additive, but also on the implementation of the results to a marketable product. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Culture.
**Your responsibilities**:

- Work on interdisciplinary research projects within the field Baselipid
- Synthesis and characterization of new dye-labeled polymers through polymerization and postfunctionalization methods
- Intense collaboration with project partners from industry and academics
- Work on an own scientific qualification project, i.e. doctorate degree
- PhD project planning, project coordination, experimental work, reporting, and communication
- Generate scientific output in terms of patents, publications, posters, presentations, including participation at international conferences
- Guidance of Bachelor/Master students and/or interns

**Your profile**:

- A Master’s degree in Chemistry or Polymer Sciences (or a similar field of research)
- A solid background in synthetic organic and macromolecular chemistry
- Experience in structural analysis of polymers is of advantage
- Enthusiasm to play an active role in the interdisciplinary research team
- Highly motivated and creative personality, with an interest to shape their own thesis project
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

**We offer**:

- Opportunity for research in an innovative and worldwide unique research platform
- A communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top‐level research facilities, including participation in international and national conferences, project meetings and workshops
- A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder);
- University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities;
- Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. capital formation benefits (VL) and an occupational pension (VBL)
- 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

The advertised position is (initially) limited according to the duration of the project, i.e. until March 31st, 2027.
This is a 65%time position (26 hours per week).
For further information for applicants and the information on the collection of personal data, please refer to

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