Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.
Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the . As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to . With over 17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland . [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one .] The Inorganic and Computational Chemistry Group at the Inorganic Chemistry Department is inviting applications for the following position commencing at the earliest opportunity.

Doctoral Research Position (m/f/x) Reference number W2777
, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scal e1, pay grade:
E13 TVL, duration of employment:
3 years, volume of employment:

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The project focuses on developing synthetic strategies for group 13/15 unsaturated . Our group is recognised for research that combines Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, with a strong emphasis on synthesis under inert conditions.
The chemical bond is a fundamental concept in chemistry. Controlling and fine-tuning its strength, reactivity, and stability has long been a central goal, driven by the quest for a deeper understanding of structure-activity . A notable example involves multiple bonded species of heavier elements, which were long-considered . However, fascinating discoveries demonstrated that these species can be stabilised using synthetic approaches based on sterically demanding substituents, providing . 1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service.
Each pay grade is . Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at . After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.

In this project, we aim to design compounds featuring unsaturated group 13 and group 15 bonds, stabilised by . Your initial role will involve synthesising these . Subsequently, you will explore their stabilising effects on a series of compounds and investigate their reactivity towards small molecules and . The association of this PhD position the current Research Training Group (RTG https://www.uni- saarland.de/ forschen/ecm2.html ) 3082 "Engineering Covalent Bonds in Molecules and Materials (Ec=m2) will be possible, subject to approval by steering committee.
Please contact Dr. Diego M. Andrada by email for further details.

Job requirements and responsibilities:

Your job will be to carry out cutting-edge research with international impact in the research fields of the RTG.
You will develop your doctoral project in the following tasks:

• Planning and conducting inorganic and organic chemical synthesis o Creative advancement of own project o Evaluating and assessing results o Giving oral presentation of recent results o Writing publications of results o Maintaining the working standards in the laboratory, and maintenance of equipment o Supervising Interships, Bachelor and Master Students

Your academic qualifications:

• Completed scientific university studies in Chemistry /or equivalent, with a strong background in Molecular Inorganic Chemistry o Language skills (according to GER): English C1

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research o Good skills in preparative inorganic/organometallic chemistry under inert conditions (Schlenk line, Glove box). o Knowledge in standard chemical analysis (NMR, UV, etc.) o Knowledge in computational chemistry is beneficial but not required o Good team spirit, and affinity to work in an international environment o German skills are an advantage but not required o Be proficient in English for communication, both in writing and oral o

What we can offer you:

• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of teleworking o Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions o A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses) o An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports programme o Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK) o Discounted tickets on local public transport services (’Job-Ticket’ of the saarVV) We look forward to receiving your

meaningful online application
(in a PDF file, including:

• A cover letter (maximum 1 pages A4, font size 11), emphasizing your specific research interest, qualifications, and motivation to apply for this specific position o A Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications (if there are). o The contact details of 2-3 references. o Academic transcripts of your education (BSc, and MSc). by