Postdoctoral Researcher in Supramolecular Chemistry

Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) is a private, state-accredited, English-language university in Bremen. We offer Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs in three schools: School of Science, School of Computer Science and Engineering, and School of Business, Social and Decision Sciences. Our principles are first-class teaching and research, international diversity, and transdisciplinary cooperation. According to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Constructor University is among the top 25 percent out of more than 1900 universities worldwide and is ranked as the second most international university in the world. As an international university, we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently, over 1,600 students from 110 nations live and study on our residential campus.

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of physical-organic, supramolecular chemistry, and cell biology?

**Our project's span**:

- Synthesis and optical-spectroscopic characterization of novel organic-inorganic hybrids

- Fluorescent dyes, chemosensors, and assays

- Exploring supramolecular interactions in aqueous environments

- Applications in drug delivery and catalysis using host-guest complexes

- Membrane transport studies using artificial vesicles and live cells

**Your profile**:
We are looking for a talented and creative researcher with the following qualifications:

- PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

- Expertise in organic chemistry or biochemistry, or mass spectrometry

- Proficient in NMR, HPLC, UV-vis, fluorescence spectroscopy

- Familiarity with supramolecular chemistry

- Hands-on experience with cellular assays would be advantageous

- Proficiency in written and spoken English

- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamworking abilities; experience supervising students is an asset

- Interest to contribute to teaching

**What you can expect at Constructor University**:
Constructor University unequivocally guarantees the academic freedom of every member of the faculty, as well as every other member of the Constructor University community. We encourage diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, social, religious, political, and national backgrounds, as well as in individual lifestyle. Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer.

Constructor University consistently achieves top results in national and international university rankings.

In the CHE Ranking, the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of the German-speaking higher education landscape, Constructor University has achieved top placements every year since its first participation in 2005.

- The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance

- Possibility to work remotely

- Individual on-boarding, career
- and development planning

- Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)

- Green campus with recreation areas, take the tour: Our Campus

- Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability and environmental sustainability

**Your Application**:
Submit a single PDF file (NameSurname.pdf) including:

- A motivation letter highlighting your interest and appropriateness for the position

- Curriculum Vitae

- Academic transcripts (BSc and MSc)

- Contact details of two academic referees

- Brief summary of previous research

**Join us to advance the frontiers of supramolecular chemistry in a collaborative and innovative environment**: