Academic Advisor / Research Associate (Chemistry/Photochemistry) | Akademische*r Rat / Rätin (m/w/d) als wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in an einer Hochschule

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Dienststellen: 9000 - 9640

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Aug 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers a unique blend of cutting-edge research and academic leadership within the Department of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Geography, and Geosciences. The successful candidate will initiate and coordinate research projects in organic chemistry and photochemistry, focusing on the design and characterization of photochemically active compounds. Key responsibilities include managing research subgroups, overseeing project and personnel, and developing new characterization methods. The position also involves significant teaching duties, including theoretical and practical organic chemistry courses, and supervising student theses. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in photochemistry and organic synthesis to contribute to an internationally recognized research environment.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed scientific university degree in Chemistry or related fields; excellent PhD in Chemistry or a related field

Experience

  • Professional experience in initiating and coordinating research projects
  • Professional experience in project and personnel management
  • Long-term experience in organic synthetic chemistry, especially heterocyclic and organic materials chemistry
  • Extensive teaching experience in preparative organic chemistry and related seminars
  • Experience in supervising scientific theses is ideal
  • At least 2.5 years of full-time professional activity after university graduation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Eligibility for civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit) in Germany; highly motivated, engaged, and team-oriented