January 1st, 2026

The position is a research position with some contributions towards teaching in the department. The tasks will involve crystal synthesis in the laboratory, high-resolution single-crystal X-ray diffraction experiments with in-house equipment and at synchrotrons, experimental electron-density determinations, quantum-crystallographic and quantum-chemical calculations as well as chemical bonding analysis. The compounds to be analyzed range from fundamental inorganic salts to hypercoordinated carbon chemistry.

Applicants must have a University Master's degree or equivalent in the natural sciences, preferably in chemistry or physics. Experience with X-ray structure determination and quantum chemistry will be beneficial. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English and have good oral and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in handling computer software, ideally using Linux systems.

The University of Bern is the third largest university in Switzerland and is ranked 104th in The World University Rankings 2025. The position offers a world-class scientific environment with an outstanding infrastructure and an interdisciplinary surrounding.

The application should comprise a cover letter with a statement describing the applicant's research and technical background as they relate to the position, a copy of the Master of Science certificate (or equivalent), a curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names of two referees. Documents can be sent by mail or e-mail (in a single pdf document) to the below address.

Deadline for application is

University of Bern, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Freiestrasse 3