Researcher

We seek:

In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Chemie-Bio. / Organische Chemie I, we are looking for a researcher  as of the 01.01.2027  at the following conditions:

• 50% = 19,92 hours  
• Pay grade 13  TV-L
• limited until 31.12.2029

Your tasks:

• Research in the field of supramolecular chemistry with the aim of obtaining a doctorate
• Independent research and practical laboratory work including:
  • the synthesis of organic ligands
  • investigating the self-assembly of metal-organic cages
  • the characterisation of metal-organic cages (e.g. NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, UV/vis spectroscopy)
  • investigating the properties of the metal-organic cages (e.g. host-guest chemistry, photochemistry, stimuli-responsive properties, spin-crossover properties in solution)
• Collaboration with other scientists (e.g. in inter/national collaborations)
• Participation in the preparation and editing of publications and progress reports
• Participation in the day-to-day supervision of Bachelor and Master’s research projects
• 2 hours per week teaching duties

Your profile:

• Above-average academic degree (Master or equivalent) in Chemistry
• An above-average Master's thesis in the field of supramolecular chemistry (especially with aspects of organic synthesis, coordination chemistry and metal-organic cages is an advantage) or completed modules in supramolecular chemistry with an above average grade during a Bachelor or Master’s degree
• Experience with the following is an advantage:
  • organic ligand synthesis
  • the synthesis of coordination complexes and metal-organic cages (particularly spin-crossover and/or light-responsive complexes and cages)
  • the synthesis of air- and water-sensitive compounds (e.g. by Schlenk techniques and/or in a glovebox)
  • the characterisation of supramolecular structures using spectroscopy (e.g. diamagnetic and paramagnetic NMR, UV/vis, CD, fluorescence) and mass spectrometry
  • investigating the properties of metal-organic cages (e.g. host-guest chemistry, spin-crossover properties in solution, light-responsive properties)
  • photochemistry (e.g. the synthesis and investigation of the photophysical properties of photoswitches)
• Experience with/interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Very good knowledge of English
• Very good knowledge of German is an advantage
• Participation in scientific exchanges (e.g. conferences) and/or publications is desirable
• Experience in teaching, especially in the field of organic chemistry and/or supramolecular chemistry, is an advantage

Our range of services:

• Support towards your own scientific qualification in accordance with the Scientific Temporary Employment Act (e.g. doctorate)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the field of research and teaching
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example through flexible working hours and place of work as well as support with childcare
• Comprehensive personal development program
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and advice

We look forward to receiving your application by 24.11.2026.

Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.

Your contact person:

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Anna McConnell

0271 740 4360

anna.mcconnell@uni-siegen.de