Postdoctoral positions in Research Area I of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (m,f,x)

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for joint call for applications for all PIs and PSs in RESOLV

Postdoctoral positions in Research Area I of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (m,f,x)

RESOLV is a world-leading interdisciplinary research project in Solvation Science awarded as a Cluster of Excellence by the German Excellence Strategy. Within RESOLV, more than 200 scientists at six institutions in the Ruhr area, covering experimental chemistry, theory, chemical physics, and chemical engineering, investigate how solvents are involved in the control, mediation and regulation of chemical reactions and processes. The research focuses on three main areas: I) Charge and Electron Transfer: The Solvent in Action, II) Solvent Design for Chemical Processes, and III) Tuning Stability and Homogeneity. RESOLV’s mission stretches from fundamental research to applications and products. For more information, please refer to our website (www.solvation.de).

RESOLV has established a structured postdoctoral training platform with emphasis on both individual research training and career coaching in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. We are looking for full-time postdoctoral researchers for two-year temporary subprojects (39.83 h/week, payment according to public service’s wage agreement TV-L E13) with an excellent track record.

Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 2 years
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2026-08-28

Your tasks:

• As postdoctoral researcher in Area I, you will contribute to a research project that focuses on the role of the solvent in charge or electron transfer processes. RESOLV aims to unravel the solvent impact on non-equilibrium charge and electron transfer processes at electrified interfaces, molecular energy conversion, and quantum phenomena. Projects focus on novel experiments to image solvents at molecular resolution, thereby providing space- and time-resolved insights into key chemical processes, and to delve into the world of quantum solvation effects by developing a superconducting collider and highly accurate machine learning potentials for quantum simulations of cryo-processes.

Your profile:

• You hold a top-grade full university degree with a doctorate in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or comparable subjects.
• You are fascinated by the interdisciplinary research field Solvation Science.
• You have experience in one of the following disciplines: Theoretical chemistry (simulations, machine learning potentials or electronic structure calculations), bio- or electrocatalysis, synthesis (organic chemistry, coordination chemistry, small reactive intermediates), (time-resolved) spectroscopic techniques, microscopy at interfaces and on surfaces, chemical engineering (thermodynamic measurements and modelling), and ultra-low temperature chemistry.
• You have a solid knowledge of English in a professional environment (at least level B2, oral and written).

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