Stellen-ID: 3250

Einrichtung: Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry

Kontaktperson: Herr Jun.-Prof. Dr. Johannes Walker

johannes.walker @ chemie-uni-goettingen.de

0551 3923768

Besetzungsdatum: 01.04.2026

18.03.2026

The research group of Jun.-Prof. Dr. Johannes Walker, Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen welcomes applications for the position of

2 × Postdoctoral Researcher positions (all genders welcome)

The regular working hours will be 39,8 per week (full-time position) with a limited contract of one year according to the salary level E 13 TV-L (100%). The earliest start date is 01.04.2026 but this is negotiable within the first half of 2026.

Your duties

• You will perform research within the research group of Jun.-Prof. Dr. Johannes Walker on the synthesis of bioisosteric compounds.
• One position will be dedicated to the development of pericyclic methods towards bioisosteric compounds
• One position will be dedicated to the development of strain-release methods towards bioisosteric compounds

Your profile

• A PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (completed or will soon complete) with a Master or Diploma in this field.
• Experience of multistep organic synthesis.
• Experience of homogeneous catalysis and/or photocatalysis is desirable.
• Detailed expertise in analytical and spectroscopic tools, namely NMR, XRD, IR, UV-Vis, MS, CV, Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
• Very good language skills in English and/or German.

Our Expectations

• A creative co-worker, who can work independently and also be part of a team.
• An interest in supervising internship and thesis students within the group.
• That you can manage your own research and administrative activities.
• Interest in cooperation with other national as well as international research groups.

Within the Göttingen Campus, the University of Göttingen is closely connected to eight non-university research laboratories located at Göttingen. This unique and inspiring research environment guarantees researchers an optimal framework for research and teaching and encourages active exchange between university teachers, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD candidates.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are under-represented in this field. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. Applications from disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Interested? Please send your application (motivation letter, CV, research summary (maximum 2 pages), academic certificates (in English, in German or a certified translation to English or German) within four weeks after publication of this advertisement until March 18th, 2026 in electronic form as a single pdf file, to:

bewerbungen_ walker @chemie.uni- goettingen.de Please refer to ID No. 3250 .

If you have any questions, please contact Jun.-Prof. Dr. Johannes Walker
e-mail: johannes.walker

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