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At the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, we combine biology and technology in our business units Health, Sustainable Chemistry, Environment and Climate Protection. We develop processes, technologies and products for patient-tailored healthcare, a sustainable bioeconomy and a climate-neutral and resource-efficient circular economy and successfully bring new solutions to industrial implementation. We conduct research at our sites in Stuttgart, Leuna and Straubing and in close cooperation with numerous universities and research institutes in Germany and abroad.

What you will do

Join our innovative and interdisciplinary environment and conduct research as part of a doctoral thesis on sustainable methods for the electrochemical synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles, an important class of chemical compounds used in the pharmaceutical industry and crop protection. The position is explicitly aimed at scientists who wish to pursue a dissertation in the field of electro-organic synthesis.

• Development of electrochemical processes for the synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of electro-organic experiments
• Organic synthesis and analysis of reference substances
• Investigating the effects of electrode material, electrolyte, operating parameters, and process performance on the electrochemical synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles
• Publication of results at conferences and in scientific journals

What you bring to the table

What you can expect

The weekly working time is 19,5 hours. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact :

Nicole Rank

Please apply directly online and exclusively via our applicant portal.

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB

Requisition Number : 78137                Application Deadline : 03 / 01 / 2025