Postdoctoral positions in Research Area I of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (m,f,x)

RESOLV is a world-leading interdisciplinary research project in Solvation Science awarded as a Cluster of Excellence by the German Excellence Strategy. Within RESOLV, more than 200 scientists at six institutions in the Ruhr area covering experimental chemistry, theory and chemical engineering investigate how solvents are involved in the control, mediation and regulation of chemical reactions and processes. The research focuses on three main areas: I) Local Solvent Fluctuations in Heterogeneous Systems, II) Solvent Control of Chemical Dynamics and Reactivity, and III) Solvation Under Extreme Conditions. RESOLV's mission stretches from fundamental research to applications and products. For more information, please refer to our website (www.solvation.de).

Postdoctoral positions in Research Area I of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (m,f,x)

RESOLV has established a structured postdoctoral training platform with emphasis on both individual research training and career coaching in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. We are looking for full-time postdoctoral researchers for two-year temporary subprojects (39.83 h/week, payment according to public service's wage agreement TV-L E13) with an excellent track record.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany's leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB's declared aim.

• As postdoctoral researcher in Area I, you will contribute to a research project that focuses on the role of the solvent in charge or electron transfer processes. RESOLV aims to unravel the solvent impact on non-equilibrium charge and electron transfer processes at electrified interfaces, molecular energy conversion, and quantum phenomena. Projects focus on novel experiments to image solvents at molecular resolution, thereby providing space- and time-resolved insights into key chemical processes, and to delve into the world of quantum solvation effects by developing a superconducting collider and highly accurate machine learning potentials for quantum simulations of cryo-processes.

• You hold a top-grade full university degree with a doctorate in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or comparable subjects.
  
• You are fascinated by the interdisciplinary research field Solvation Science.
  
• You have experience in one of the following disciplines: Theoretical chemistry (simulations, machine learning potentials or electronic structure calculations), bio- or electrocatalysis, synthesis (organic chemistry, coordination chemistry, small reactive intermediates), (time-resolved) spectroscopic techniques, microscopy at interfaces and on surfaces, chemical engineering (thermodynamic measurements and modelling), and ultra-low temperature chemistry.
  
• You have a solid knowledge of English in a professional environment (at least level B2, oral and written).

extent: full-time
39,83 h/week
duration: temporary beginning: as soon as possible
application deadline:
07.04.2026

What we offer:

• You will be embedded in a high-profile research environment.
  
• You are integrated in the International Faculty Solvation Science.
  
• You will benefit from personal development possibilities, the entrepreneurial attitude within RESOLV and a broad spectrum of lectures as well as transferable skills courses.
  
• You are provided with funding for visiting international conferences.

Additional information:

The position is salaried and based an the collective agreement of the Länder(TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, theemployee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.delsbgkiindex.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At therequest of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entireprocedure.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

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