Research bei Universität Bielefeld

Scientific collaboration in a publicly funded research project with the participation of a company as a project partner with the development of new polymers on the basis of renewable raw materials as a substitute for established industrially manufactured products. Starting from previous synthesis routes with fossil raw materials, different alternative synthesis routes to novel polymer products with a specific application and the compounds obtained are characterised in terms of application and with physico-chemical methods. Computer-aided calculations and methods of methods of statistical experimental design optimise the synthesis routes; the rationalisation of the experimental data should make it possible to predict the polymer properties by rationalising the experimental data. The individual fossil monomer components of the fossil monomer components of the current petrochemical plastic is replaced separately by bio-based alternatives, followed by a combination of the best two sub-steps to produce a polymer with the desired properties. Finally, the prioritised manufacturing route is transferred to a larger laboratory scale and further optimised.

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (2 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern work environment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

• completed, relevant university studies (diploma/master's degree) in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a closely related field of study
• completed PhD-thesis
• profound theoretical knowledge and detailed practical experience
  • in organic synthesis with biocatalysts, as evidenced for example by relevant publications, a Master's thesis in this field or equivalent
  • in chemical synthesis starting from from renewable raw materials
  • in the field of polymer chemistry and the analytics of polymers
  • in the optimisation of chemical processes
• excellent knowledge of English and German language (spoken and written)
• independent, self-reliant and committed work
• strong organisational and coordination skills
• cooperative and team-oriented way of working

• interest in establishing sustainable synthesis routes
• basic experience in the field of of statistical experimental design/computer-aided process optimisation (e.g. Design of Experiments)
• pleasure in presenting own results at project meetings and in the form of scientific publications

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

Contact
Prof. Dr. Harald Gröger
0521 106-2057
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Chemie - IOCB
Prof. Dr. Harald Gröger
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld