PhD Student in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering | Chemiker (m/w/d)
Technische Hochschule Mannheim
Job Summary
The Mannheim University of Applied Sciences is seeking a PhD candidate for the VIVET innovation community project within the Faculty of Process and Chemical Engineering. This role focuses on developing a model-based design methodology for mixture-limited organometallic reactions through laboratory experiments and integrated simulations. As the successful candidate, you will conduct experimental laboratory work, evaluate data, and scale up organometallic model reactions from micro-reactors to pilot scale. Key tasks include planning and executing experiments, utilizing inline analytics such as UV/Vis and Raman spectroscopy, and adapting algorithms for data analysis. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of industry and academic research, collaborating with various industrial partners while pursuing a cooperative doctorate. The role is part-time (66%) and based in a family-friendly environment within the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, offering public service benefits and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a minimum grade of 2.0 (German grading system).
Experience
- Professional experience in a chemical laboratory environment
- Experience with organometallic compounds (specifically organolithium) is preferred
- Industry experience in pharmaceutical, agricultural, or fine chemicals through internships or previous roles is desirable
- Experience in solving chemical or process engineering problems using numerical mathematics
Languages
Additional
- The position is a fixed-term part-time contract (26.07 hours/week) starting July 1, 2026. Candidates must demonstrate German C1 and English B2 proficiency. The role involves supervising student theses and requires the ability to work on-site in Mannheim.