Research Associate - Organic Chemistry | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) - Organische Chemie

Universität Rostock Zentr.UniVerwaltung Land MV

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Published Aug 18, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The University of Rostock is seeking a dedicated Research Associate in Organic Chemistry to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in fundamental research within interdisciplinary projects, focusing on areas like medicinal chemistry (e.g., developing antibiotics or anti-cancer agents) and the synthesis of organic materials (e.g., for OLEDs or organic solar cells). The position involves developing new synthesis methods, synthesizing and characterizing novel organic compounds, and contributing to scientific teaching. It's an ideal role for someone looking to pursue a doctoral degree, offering a supportive environment for individual research and professional growth within a modern and family-friendly university setting. The successful candidate will contribute to scientific publications and present findings at conferences.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (State Examination, Diploma, Master, or comparable) in Chemistry or a comparable field, preferably with a very good result.

Experience

  • Practical experience in the synthesis of organic compounds
  • In-depth knowledge in the evaluation and interpretation of analytical data (e.g., NMR, IR, GC/MS)
  • Practical experience in the synthesis of heterocycles (desirable)
  • Minimum level of physical aptitude for working in a chemical synthesis laboratory
  • Commitment to scientific qualification (doctorate)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Part-time position (20 hours/week), fixed-term contract until September 30, 2028. Start date: October 1, 2025. Location: Campus Südstadt, Rostock, Germany.