QUALIFICATIONS and ELIGIBILITY

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a M.Sc. degree (or equivalent, including candidates who are about to complete their degrees) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related fields. Experience in electrochemistry and/or polymer electronics is a desirable requirement.

Candidates should have a genuine interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork. This includes a high level of self-motivation and keen interest in science and fundamental research. Good communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English are required. Willingness and the ability to travel both within the Schengen region, the UK and abroad to conduct research (including secondments) and attend conferences and network activities is expected.

Eligibility for FADOS programme:

At the time of recruitment, be in the first four years of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
Mobility rule: The applicant must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host institute, Germany, for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.
Demonstrate their ability to understand English and express themselves fluently in speech and writing.
The applicant can be of any nationality.

APPOINTMENT

The appointment is for a total of 36 months, with a starting date on 1 February 2026 or by agreement.
A competitive salary in the range in accordance with the MSCA regulations for Doctoral Researchers will be offered, including a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance (if applicable).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The preselection for interviews will start on 1st October 2025, and your application must be received at latest by September 30th, 2025. Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

Please include in the application:

A motivation letter
A detailed curriculum vitae including references that can be contacted
Copy of the M.Sc. and bachelor’s degrees and all corresponding transcripts (lists of courses taken during bachelors and M.Sc. studies).

At the University of Stuttgart, we actively promote diversity among our employees. We have set ourselves the goal of recruiting more women scientists and employing more people with an international background, as well as people with disabilities. We are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from such people. Regardless, we welcome any good application. Women who apply will be given preferential consideration in areas in which they are underrepresented, provided they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given priority.

As a certified family-friendly university, we support the compatibility of work and family, and of professional and private life in general, through various flexible modules. We have an employee health management system that has won several awards and offers our employees a wide range of continuing education programs. We are consistently improving our accessibility. Our Welcome Center helps international scientists get started in Stuttgart.

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