Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) | Wissenschaftlicher* Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*in (Doktorand*in) (25180)

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jul 4, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for a highly motivated Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) in the Digital Chemistry group at Bergische Universität Wuppertal. The successful candidate will focus on developing novel Machine Learning approaches for designing functional molecules, specifically for applications in homogeneous catalysis, working closely with experimental chemists. Key responsibilities include contributing to Bachelor's and Master's programs through teaching. The position requires a strong background in chemistry or a related field, practical experience in programming, computational data processing, and a solid understanding of chemoinformatics and Machine Learning methods. It offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research, pursue a doctorate, and collaborate in an interdisciplinary academic environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master of Science or comparable degree in Chemistry or a related discipline

Experience

  • Practical experience in programming and computational data processing
  • Practical experience in the application of chemoinformatic methods
  • Practical experience in the application of Machine Learning methods
  • Experience in molecular chemistry and molecular synthesis (advantageous)
  • Experience in Deep Learning (graph-based neural networks, Transformer-based models) (advantageous)

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a qualification position intended to promote a doctoral procedure, limited to a maximum of 3 years initially, with potential for extension within legal limits to complete the doctorate.