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In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (26,6861 hours/week = 67%) by September 1st 2026 or a later date, we are looking for a

PhD Student (m/f/x) in Organometallic Catalysis

The Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (Ruhr Explores Solvation) is a world-leading interdisciplinary research institution in Solvation Science covering experimental chemistry, theory, chemical physics, and chemical engineering (https://www.solvation.de/). The cluster investigates how solvents are involved in the control, mediation, and regulation of chemical reactions and processes.

The RESOLV Early Career research group of Dr. Hanna Hinrika Cramer invites applications for a PhD Student (m/f/x) in Organometallic Catalysis.

Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: by September 1st 2026 or a later date
Apply by: 2026-06-30

Your tasks:

Located at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), the Cramer group develops organometallic catalysts with earth-abundant first-row transition metals that convert bioderived feedstock molecules into value-added products. We combine experiments, quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy to study the reaction mechanism and discover how catalyst design and solvation affect the reaction rate and selectivity. Current projects focus on carbon-carbon bond formation reactions from organometallic chromium complexes and on developing well-defined chromium precatalysts for applications in olefin upgrading and strong bond activation. Tasks include the synthesis and characterization of organometallic complexes, evaluation of their reactivity, and quantum chemical calculations on electronic structures and catalytic mechanisms.

Your profile:

Candidates should have

• a Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field (applicants that will finish their degree program in summer 2026 are eligible to apply),
• basic knowledge and research experience in molecular inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, catalysis, and/or reaction mechanisms,
• excellent oral and written communication skills in English,
• intrinsic motivation and excitement about organometallic catalysis and sustainable chemistry.

https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/66bf980fa7b5470c11518ae3c8ae67563a7b9cc90?ref=AfA