PhD position (m/f/d)

At Clausthal University of Technology, Institute of Organic Chemistry, we offer a

PhD position (m/f/d)

as part of a project of the DFG Priority Program SPP 2315 for a period of 3 years. The remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TV-L / E13, 50%). The aim of the project is to separate critical raw materials such as lithium from their gangue materials using new switchable organic collectors whose structures are based on the natural substance punicine. 

Your tasks:

• synthesis and characterization of molecules switchable by pH and light as collectors for flotation
• carrying out flotations under different conditions with various artificially produced or natural minerals to recycle critical raw materials
• interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers, mineralogists, process technicians and colleagues from analytical chemistry
• writing conference papers and presentations, seminars and publications
• collaboration in the training of our students in chemistry

Your Profile:

• you hold a diploma or master’s degree in chemistry, ideally with a background in organic chemistry
• enthusiasm in scientific research
• good communication skills in English
• you enjoy working in a team
• you are a self-motivated person and like to work independently in a structured manner

We offer:

• a family-friendly and collegial work environment
• exciting science and an interdisciplinary project
• a research-oriented atmosphere at a university situated in the Harz mountains

The salary complies with the labour contract for the public sector (TV-L) and includes an annual special payment at the year-end. In addition, we offer separate supplementary benefits as a company pension (VBL).

TU Clausthal supports the compatibility of family and profession by means of flexible part-time work schemes within the scope of the official feasibilities and is member of the academic association “Familie in der Hochschule“.

Equality with its facets of equal opportunities, diversity and family-friendliness is an important concern at Clausthal University of Technology. People with disabilities will be given priority if they are suitably qualified. Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.

Please send your application with the usual documents by December 31,2024 (cover letter, CV, certificates) by email (in a single PDF file) to

Prof. Dr. Andreas Schmidt
E-Mail: schmidt@ioc.tu-clausthal.de

If you have any further inquiries, we will be happy to answer them.
Application documents will be disposed after the selection of candidates has been finished.

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