Postdoc / Scientist in Synthetic Metalorganic Chemistry limited to 2 years in Darmstadt bei Merck KGaA

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your role: The Materials Innovation Pipeline (MIP) seeks a curious, open-minded synthetic chemist who is experienced in advanced metalorganic chemistry. In line with Electronics mission to Advance Digital Living, MIP imagines and creates sustainable solutions and novel products for the semiconductor industry. By joining MIP, you gain broad insight into a key industry, latest technological trends, and challenges. As part of the Metalorganic Materials team, you do synthetic and analytical work in the lab and discuss results and scientific strategy with local and international colleagues. You will benefit from MIPs modern lab and office infrastructure, a flat and competence driven organization and broad scientific expertise within the Electronics division and beyond. The position is offered for 2 years, with the possibility to develop into a permanent contract. Documents accompanying your job application can be either in German or English.

Who you are:

• PhD in synthetic main group element-organic and/or cluster chemistry, transition metalorganic chemistry
• You excel in safe synthetic work under inert/vacuum conditions
• Experience in computational modelling is a plus
• You are curious, proactive, and self-organized with a result driven mindset
• You are a team player who enjoys working in international teams
• You appreciate to continuously develop yourself and your working environment

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!