Postdoc Position in Transport Mechanisms: The University of Bayreuth is offering a PhD or Postdoc position within the collaborative research center (CRC1585, MultiTrans) in the Kurz group (Inorganic Chemistry IV). The project focuses on developing coordination cage-based materials for ionic and electronic transport, investigating their properties in solution and solid-state, and exploring the interplay of transport mechanisms.
PhD or Postdoc Position in Cage-Based Materials for Multiple Transport Mechanisms
Designation: PhD or Postdoc (M/F/D)
Table:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Salary | Pay grade 13 TV-L 50% (PhD) or 13 TV-L 67% (Postdoc) |
| Starting Date | As soon as possible |
| Contract Duration | Temporary limited |
| Collaborative Research Centre | CRC1585, MultiTrans |
Research Area: Coordination Chemistry, Materials Science, Supramolecular Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Multiple Transport Mechanisms
Location: University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth (North Bavaria, Germany)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Above average master’s degree in chemistry or strongly-related fields (diploma or equivalent)
- Solid background in coordination chemistry and materials science
- Experience in organic (ligand) synthesis, coordination chemistry and supramolecular chemistry (e.g. cage materials, COFs, MOFs,…)
- Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication
- Dynamic and open-minded personality who enjoys conducting cutting-edge research in an interdisciplinary collaborative research centre
- Ability to work independently and organised
- Commitment, high flexibility, team spirit
Job Description:
- Synthesis of ligands and coordination cages
- Characterisation of the cages in solution by various techniques including 1D and 2D NMR, DOSY, mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy
- Transfer of the coordination cages into the solid state either by various strategies e.g. linkage of the cages or transfer into hybrid materials
- Characterisation of the solid-state materials and their transport properties by various techniques including XRD, physisorption, NMR, impedance spectroscopy
How to Apply:
Please apply online via the University of Bayreuth application portal with the following documents:
- Succinct motivation letter
- Short summary of research background including Master project
- CV
- Certificates, and copies of records of your BSc and MSc
Please use the keyword “MultiTrans” in your application.
Last Date for Apply: 18 June 2025
