Doctoral Research Positions
in chemistry, biology and biotechnology
Institutes of Chemistry, Biology and Process
Engineering at RWTH Aachen University
Our profile:
The International Research Training Group (IRTG) „Selectivity in Chemo- and Biocatalysis“
(SeleCa) is an international and interdisciplinary program, providing research opportunities
for chemo- and biocatalysis. Research groups at RWTH Aachen University, Research Center
Juelich and Osaka University in Japan cooperate within the areas of chemo-and biocatalysis to
offer an educational platform for selected graduate students. The German Research
Foundation (DFG) as well as the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) both
approved the extension of the IRTG until 2019. Information on current and future projects as
well as on updates concerning the qualification program will be provided soon on the
homepage: seleca.rwth-aachen.de.
Your profile:
Excellent and speedy undergraduate studies (considering child caring periods) are required,
preferably in the area of chemistry, chemical engineering, or biology. Applicants must have a
university degree (master or equivalent). We expect a desire to work within an
interdisciplinary and international environment, especially since this program includes a
training period in Japan.
Your duties:
Doctoral candidates will carry out research in the areas of chemocatalysis (metal-,
and supramolecular catalysis), biocatalysis (enzyme and whole cell catalysis) as
combined chemo- and biocatalysis. Within each project, selectivity aspects are
involving strong interdisciplinary cooperation between chemo- and biocatalysis as
bilateral contacts between Aachen and Osaka. Successful applicants will take
organizational duties as well as cross-cultural training.
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Our offer:
The position is for 3 years and is to be filled as soon as possible. The salary corresponds to
level TV-L E13. The successful candidates will participate in a doctoral program that involves
interdisciplinary research, personal exchange with Osaka University, mentoring by two
supervisors. With this program, we offer further qualification measures such as workshops
and courses on intercultural communication.
RWTH Aachen University is certified as a "Family-Friendly University". We particularly
welcome and encourage applications from women, disabled persons and ethnic minority
groups, recognizing they are underrepresented across RWTH Aachen University. The
principles of fair and open competition apply and appointments will be made on merit.
Your contact person:
For further information, please contact
Dr. Thomas P. Spaniol
Tel.: +49-241-8099664
Fax: +49-241-8092644
e-mail: [email protected]
or
Gwenda Golm
Tel.:+49-241-8094646
Fax: +49-241-8092074
Email: [email protected]
Please refer to our website for further information: http://www.seleca.rwth-aachen.de
Please send your application by August 31, 2015 including a CV, a letter of motivation,
transcripts of degree certificates and the names of three referees to:
Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Dr. Thomas P. Spaniol
Landoltweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany
or via e-mail to: [email protected]
Applications by e-mail are questionable from a data protection point of view. Please note,
however, that communication via unencrypted e-mail poses a threat to confidentiality as it is
potentially vulnerable to unauthorized access by third parties.