Early Career Research (ECR) Group Leader position (m/f/d) on “Catalysis” within the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV - Bochum
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In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) The earliest starting date would be January 1, 2026, the exact starting date is subject to negotiation, we are looking for 1
Early Career Research (ECR) Group Leader position (m/f/d) with the thematic focus on “Catalysis” within the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV
RESOLV (Ruhr Explores Solvation) is a world-leading interdisciplinary research institution in Solvation Science awarded as a Cluster of Excellence by the German Excellence Strategy and funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Within RESOLV, more than 200 scientists at six institutions in the Ruhr Area, covering experimental chemistry, theory, chemical physics, and chemical engineering, investigate how solvents are involved in the control, mediation and regulation of chemical reactions and processes. RESOLV’s mission stretches from fundamental research to the translation into applications and products. For more information on RESOLV, please refer to www.solvation.de.
To complement the existing expertise in the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (EXC 2033), we announce a position for an Early Career Research (ECR) Group Leader (m/f/d; according to TV-L 14 salary; with start-up package; funding from 01.01.2026 until 31.12.2032) to build up an independent ECR group with the thematic focus on “Catalysis”. This group will be initiated as a link between the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) and the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung (MPI KoFo) in Mülheim in the framework of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV, and will be hosted by RUB.
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The aim of the new joint RUB-MPI ECR Group “Catalysis” is to rationally develop and optimize reactions and processes in catalytic synthesis, based on an understanding of solvation processes at the molecular level. A close collaboration with the existing groups in RESOLV is expected.
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The applicants (m/f/d) are expected to have
- a full university degree with a doctorate in chemistry or a related discipline,
- experience in synthesis and catalysis,
- an outstanding record of publications,
- fascination for the interdisciplinary research field Solvation Science, and
- ability and willingness to collaborate with existing groups in the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV.
- International experience as a postdoc is beneficial.
We offer:
The aforementioned position will be embedded in the high-profile research environment of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV and will be integrated into the International Faculty Solvation Science. The group will strongly benefit from the latest research infrastructure provided by MPI KoFo (www.kofo.mpg.de), the Research Center ZEMOS (“Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Simulation of Solvent Controlled Processes”, www.zemos.ruhr-uni-bochum.de), and the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV. The start-up package includes consumables and travel resources, office and lab space, funding for personnel, and the opportunity to submit applications for investments and supplementary funding.
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E14 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees. The earliest starting date would be January 1, 2026, the exact starting date is subject to negotiation. Funding is restricted until 31.12.2032. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae (with information about awards, presentations, grants), a list of all publications, a list and PDFs of the five most important publications, a two-page outline of the general research interests, and a two-page research plan for seven years in Solvation Science.
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
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
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 Ruhr-Universität Bochum’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 persons for further information:
Dr. Julia Nowack , Tel.: +49 234 32 27240
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-10-07. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4982.
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