Research Assistant (f/m/d) - PostDoc position

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term up to 31.10.2026.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

The research of Andrij Pich's group focuses on the synthesis of macromolecules with tailored structure as well as architecture, using various sophisticated polymerization techniques. Methods include polymerization in homogeneous systems or heterophase polymerization, precipitation polymerization, and microfluidic reaction processes. The research is inspired by biological systems and particularly focusses on the chemical design of macromolecules that respond to external stimuli, self-assemble, and can be programmed for degradation.

Ihr Profil

• PhD in Chemistry or a related field with excellent academic achievements
• Extensive expertise in polymer chemistry and analytics
• Knowledge in fiber production (electro or melt spinning, etc.) is desirable
• Experience in polycondensation is desirable
• Very good software skills (MS Office, ChemDraw, MestreNova, Origin, etc.)
• Good German and English skills (written & oral)
• High degree of independence, commitment, initiative, structured work approach
• Good communication skills, teamwork ability, and resilience

Ihre Aufgaben

• Scientific work on the interdisciplinary research project "Active Carbon Capture for Sustainable Synthesis (ACCeSS)"
• Publication of research results in high-ranked scientific journals and at conferences
• Supervision of students and theses
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other research groups
• Participation and organization of project meetings
• Preparation of project reports

Über uns

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
As RWTH is committed to equality of opportunity, we ask you not to include a photo in your application.
You can find information on the personal data we collect from applicants in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at http://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbung.

Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L