Postdoctoral Candidate
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Clausius Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry is looking to fill the following position in full time, limited for 12 months, and at the earliest possible date
Postdoctoral candidate
Your tasks:
- We are performing research in the field of experimental surface science with a focus on the properties of large semi-conducting organic molecules adsorbed on surfaces,
- We offer a postdoc position, 100% TVL 13 and low energy electron diffraction (LEED) for a duration of 12 months. The project will be mainly based on scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) on well-defined surfaces. The aim is to obtain microscopic information on the surface-molecule and the intermolecular interactions for larger organic molecules with functional groups. The work has a background in both fundamental and applied science, e.g., the realization of semi-conducting organic devices. It involves a close collaboration with synthetic chemists and physicists. Other techniques, besides STM and LEED, to be used are: e.g., diffraction (x-rays, electrons), x-ray standing waves (at synchrotron light sources), and photoelectron spectroscopy.etc.,
- The position will be embedded in the DFG-funded research training group “Templated Organic Electronics (TIDE)”,
- A load in teaching of about 4 hours per week during the lecture time is expected.
- interested candidates are encouraged to send or email their application, including a CV, copies of all degrees and grades, and, if applicable, published articles or other relevant material to the address below.
Your profile:
- The candidate should hold a PhD degree in physics, chemistry, or material sciences,
- have a background or interest in surface science and molecular physics/chemistry,
- She/he should be prepared to work at a high level of experimental skills,
- We expect the candidate to participate in the teaching of students in a German speaking environment (lab classes, seminars).
We offer:
- A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region, job security,
- Occupational pension (VBL),
- Many options available for university sports,
- Excellent access by public and private transport or advantage of low-cost parking,
- Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home,
- Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13/100%,
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. Its goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and to particularly promote their careers. It therefore strongly encourages applications from relevantly qualified women. Applications are handled in accordance with the State Equal Opportunity Act. Applications from suitable persons with proven severe disabilities and persons treated as such are particularly welcome.
If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application by 31.10.2025 to sokolowski@uni-bonn.de, quoting the reference number 2025/136. For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Moritz Sokolowski
Clausius-Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Tel.: +49-(0)228/73-2507