Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry :
Organic Chemistry II -Organocatalysis & Supramolecular Chemistry - Multidentate Halogen and Chalcogen Bonding in Solution-
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (26,6861 hours/week = 67%) 01.08.2026, we are looking for 1
Ph.D. candidate (m/f/d) in organic chemistry (organocatalysis/supramolecular chemistry)
Our group at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany is striving to establish “unconventional” interactions like halogen bonding and chalcogen bonding in non-covalent organocatalysis. These interactions are conceptually similar to the well-known hydrogen bonding but feature some distinct advantages (e.g. “soft” interacting atoms and high directionality) and have been much less explored.
| Scope: | part-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term,
3 Jahre |
| Start: | 01.08.2026 |
| Apply by: |
2026-03-02 |
Your tasks:
The candidate will design and implement multi-step synthesis towards functionalized neutral or cationic halogen bond donors based on literature research and own method development. The synthesis of the target compounds will be characterized by NMR and various other spectroscopic techniques. As initial test of performance, binding constants to several substrates will be determined. Subsequently, reaction kinetics with appropriately chosen test reactions will be conducted to gauge catalyst performance. In addition, we will use some of the halogen bond donors for the construction of supramolecular assemblies in the solid state and in solution. An overview of halogen and chalcogen bonding organocatalysis can be found here: Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2024, e202404823.
Your profile:
- MSc degree in chemistry (already granted or to be granted prior to the start of the position)
- experience in multi-step organic syntheses and the characterization of reaction products
- experience in the handling of air-sensitive compounds and reactions under inert-gas conditions
- very good command of English, oral and written
- (ideally) experience in the determination of binding constants of noncovalent complexes via NMR or ITC
- (ideally) experience in the determination of reaction mechanisms, reaction orders, kinetics
- (ideally) prior use of quantum-chemical calculations to determine minimum structures and transition states
We offer:
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Support from and cooperation with competent colleagues
- Team-oriented cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
- A modern equipped workplace
- An open working atmosphere
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Annika Kieren
Tel.: +49 234 32 24593
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-03-02. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5364.
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