Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Abteilung Haushalt und Personal

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - Department of Chemistry

One full-time Early Stage Researcher position is available staring from 1st September 2025 for 36 months. The work will be carried out within the framework of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network PhotoBrane ("Photo-tuning membranes for molecular separation"). PhotoBrane is at the forefront of innovation, developing next-generation photo-tunable and photo-regenerable membranes. These groundbreaking membranes potentially transform industries such as energy conversion, biomedical applications, water purification, and environmental protection by enhancing selectivity, permeability, and operational longevity.

Job Description:

Scientific research services within the framework of the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie, in particular research on an independent project with the aim of obtaining a PhD; the specific research project “Synthesis of novel photo-switchable dyes” is primarily devoted to design and synthesis of photo-switchable molecular building blocks and their integration into membrane materials. The latter will be characterized and their light-responsive performance be tested within the PhotoBrane network. Secondments to European partner institutions are mandatory.

Requirements:

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate holding a Master’s degree in chemistry, taking into account EU eligibility as early stage researcher (ESR) and EU mobility requirements. At the time of recruitment, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the last 3 years. Previous experience in molecular design, organic synthesis as well as UV-vis spectroscopy is desired. Candidates will be integrated into a truly interdisciplinary and international group working on interface chemistry and the exploration of light-driven processes from fundamental understanding to practical applications. Very good level of English (oral and written) is required (at least C1).

More detailed information at: https://rea.ec.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/horizon-europe-marie-sklodowska-curie-actions_en

Please send your application (including a cover letter including a motivation statement, a curriculum vitae, international identification document, a MSc certificate in English, and if possible, a list of any relevant publications), and quoting the job ID DR/109/25, to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Stefan Hecht (located: Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489 Berlin-Adlershof), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferred in electronic form as PDF files to materialdesignlab.chemie@hu-berlin.de.

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

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