Research Associate in Deutschland bei Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most
dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. lt
develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity
and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all
employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop
their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a
university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation
and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent
university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their
achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, the Chair of Molecular Functional Materials
offers a position as

Research Associate (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting as soon as possible. The position comprises 50 % of the fulltime weekly hours and is limited
to 6 months within the EU project Development of Thiophene Based Conjugated Polymers in Two
Dimensions (T2DCP). The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts
Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further
academic qualification.

Tasks: design and bottom-up organic synthesis of graphene molecules and 2D conjugated polymers
with novel edge structures; solution and interface chemistry; organizational tasks within the project.

Requirements: university degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials sciences, or similar;
previous experience in MOF synthesis, 2D materials and electronic technologies; interest in basic and
application-related research; very good interpersonal and communication skills; in particular, the
ability to effectively work in collaborative research efforts; an independent, target- and solution-driven
work attitude; inter- and multidisciplinary thinking; strong motivation; fluency in English - written and
oral.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage
women to apply. The university is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service.
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally
qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB
IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your application (in English only) including motivation letter, CV, copy of degree
certificates and quoting the reference w23-236 by July 17,2023 (stamped arrival date of the university
central mail service applies) to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Chemie und Lebensmittelchemie, Professur
für Molekulare Funktionsmaterialien, Herrn Prof. Dr. Xinliang Feng, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069
Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you.
Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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