Tasks for project RTG2861-A4 (Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Stefan Kaskel, Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I, Research area A): Research topic Microstructured PCL-based electroadsorption devices.

Specific requirements: Expertise in advanced synthesis of organic and inorganic materials. The candidate is expected to have expertise or quickly become familiar with powder X-ray diffraction, SEM and electrochemical characterization techniques.
General Requirements:

• very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry or materials sciences; specialization in synthetic chemistry
• excellent results on individual performance criteria (e.g., manuscript/publication resulting from Master thesis, awards) and timely completion of higher education
• strong motivation to independently conduct research and to work in interdisciplinary collaborations
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language

We offer:

• cutting-edge research and training in the field of advanced nanomaterials with focus on PCLs beyond the state of the art
• a dedicated supervision concept with a dual mentoring strategy of TUD and FAU (supervisor and co-supervisor from the partner university)
• dual-site research and training facilitated by a virtual research environment (VRE) where digital classes are combined with online tools to share information and research data
• a comprehensive qualification program incorporating hybrid lectures, weekly seminars (hybrid and on-site), lab rotations and hands-on training
• annual summer/winter schools and complementary skills workshops

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your complete application (in English or German) including:

• one-page motivation letter specifying your interest in the announced project/topic,
• curriculum vitae (CV),
• master/diploma certificate and transcript of grades (and, if available, a link to your Master’s or diploma thesis),
• names and contact details of a referent we can contact

by July 24, 2025 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single PDF file quoting the reference number “RTG2861-A4” in the subject header to kristin.rausch@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Chemie und Lebensmittelchemie, Professur für Anorganische Chemie I, Frau Kristin Rausch, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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