Postdoc bei Technische Universität Braunschweig

Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Organic Chemistry and Natural Products

Institut für Organische Chemie

With more than 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany´s leading institutes of technology. It stands for strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, relevant research, committed teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy and society. We consistently advocate for family friendliness and equal opportunities.

Our research focuses are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These are closely interconnected with economics, social and educational sciences and humanities.

Our campus is located in the midst of one of the most research-intensive regions in Europe. We work successfully together with over 20 research institutions in our neighborhood as we do with our international partner universities.

Starting from August 15, the Institute of Organic Chemistry is looking for a

Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Organic Chemistry and Natural Products
(EG 13 TV-L, full-time)

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for a period of 2 years, non-extendable. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity for further scientific qualification.

Our research group is interested in the Chemistry of communication of various organisms ranging from butterflies to bacteria. We identify volatile and semi-volatile secondary metabolites from limited amounts of material, using GC/MS, GC/IR, and other methods. Proposed structures have to be verified by synthesis. Research is done in cooperation with biologists. The project aims at the identification and synthesis of volatiles from various sources. Therefore, the candidate has to perform both total synthesis and organic trace analysis, as well as microbial fermentation. An interest in biological questions is a prerequisite. The project is funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG) and will be performed in close cooperation with partners. Our research can be found here: www.oc.tu-bs.de/schulz/index_en.html

Your tasks

• You will carry out research in the area of Natural Product synthesis and analytics.
• You will publish research findings and participate in conferences.
• You will be involved in teaching at the University (supervision of students’ work).

Your Qualifications

• You have a PhD degree in Organic Chemistry.
• You have excellent knowledge of the English language and/or German.
• You have experience in the synthesis of natural products or a related field.
• You are flexible, can perform under pressure, and work well in a team.
• You will start your academic career after your doctorate.
• Willingness to work in a team and self-initiative and a result-oriented working style is required.
• You like working multidisciplinary.

We offer

• Work on exciting future-oriented research topics in an inspiring work environment as part of the university community
• A vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere with lots of intercultural offers and international cooperation
• Pay in accordance with the collective agreement EG13 TV-L (a special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension, comparable to a company pension in the private sector) including 30 days’ vacation per year
• Flexible working hours and a family-friendly university culture, awarded the "Family-friendly university" audit since 2007
• Special continuing education programs for young scientists, a postdoc program, as well as other offerings from the Central Personnel Development Department and sports activities.

Further notes
We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.

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