09.01.2026, Wissenschaftliches Personal

We are seeking, by March 2026, a PostDoc to work on the synthesis and characterization of soluble silicon clusters. The project is experimentally oriented and well-suited for candidates with a solid background in synthetic inorganic or organometallic chemistry.

Postdoctoral Researcher for Synthesis in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry

Institution: Chair of Inorganic Chemistry with Focus on Novel Materials (TUM), Garching

Start date:
Duration: 1.5 years (with possibility of extension)
Employment volume: 100% of standard working time
Salary: E13 TV-L (in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale)

Project Description

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the synthesis and characterization of soluble silicon clusters . The project is experimentally oriented and suited for candidates with a strong background in synthetic inorganic or organometallic chemistry .

The main focus of this position is research in inorganic and organometallic chemistry

• Duration: 1.5 years (extension possible)
• Location: Technical University of Munich, Garching, Germany
• Salary: E13 TV-L (100%), according to the German public service salary scale

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting inorganic and organic chemical syntheses
• Independent and creative development of the research project
• Evaluation and interpretation of experimental results
• Presentation of results in group meetings and conferences
• Preparation of publications
• Maintenance of laboratory standards and equipment
• Co-supervision and teamwork with students
• German language skills are an advantage but not required

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry
• Experience in preparative inorganic and/or organometallic chemistry
• Experience with functionalization and characterization methods
• Experience with inert-gas techniques (Schlenk line, glove box)
• Experience with standard analytical methods (NMR, MS, IR, UV/Vis)

Career Development

There is the possibility (optional) to develop independent research proposals or to prepare for a junior group or habilitation .

, CV , list of publications to thomas.faessler @ lrz.tum.de

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Kontakt: Prof. Dr. Thomas Fässler thomas.faessler @ lrz.tum.de