Research Assistant (m/f/d) for the Department of Biology and Chemistry with a research focus on inorganic chemistry
Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 26,500 students and 5,700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.
Support us from the earliest possible date in part-time (50%) as a
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
for the Department of Biology and Chemistry
with a research focus on inorganic chemistry
In accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG, the position is to be filled for a fixed term at the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry (Prof. Dr Klaus Müller-Buschbaum), Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Biology and Chemistry. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).
As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension for up to another 2 years is possible under the above-mentioned condition.
Your tasks at a glance
- Own academic and university didactic qualification (doctorate), academic services in research and teaching in accordance with § 72 HessHG
- Assumption of teaching duties in accordance with the teaching obligation ordinance of the state of Hesse
- Own scientific training in the field of synthesis and characterisation of metal organic frameworks as materials in energy storage and conversion, e.g. in post-Li batteries
- Co-operation with other research groups, some of which are not based at the site
- Documentation and publication of the results
- Organising internships at the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
- Supervision of advanced students in own research area
Your qualifications and competences
- Completed scientific university degree in chemistry (Msc or diploma)
- Very good knowledge of inorganic solid-state or coordination chemistry, preferably also of the material chemistry of ion-conducting materials
- Ideally good knowledge of inorganic synthesis and analysis methods (e.g. reactions in solution, under solvothermal conditions and in the inert atmosphere, analytical work in the field of spectroscopy and sorption)
- As part of your research project, an intensive scientific exchange with scientists from abroad is necessary. This requires a very good command of English, excellent communication skills, an interest in interdisciplinary issues and a willingness to travel
Our offer to you
- A varied job with flexible working hours
- Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
- More than 100 seminars, workshops and e-learning programmes per year for personal development as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
- Remuneration in accordance with TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
- Good compatibility of family and career (certificate ‘audit familiengerechte hochschule’)
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Janne Kathrin Bertling by phone (0641/99-34101) or by e-mail (sekretariat.mueller-buschbaum@anorg.chemie.uni-giessen.de).
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Due to the women's support plan, there is an obligation to increase the proportion of women. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form by by October 11th, 2024 indicating reference number 626/08. We look forward to receiving your application.