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The junior research group of Dr. Mürtz funded by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung in the LignUp project and located at the Institute for Technical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry seeks to fill the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher in electrocatalytic lignin valorization commencing on 1 September 2026 with flexibility until end of this year. We offer a full-time position (40 hours per week), initially for a period of one year, with the prospect of extension for a further year.
Job Responsibility
Design and drive innovative research projects in electrocatalytic lignin valorization
Lead the setup of experimental systems, including developing protocols for electrocatalytic studies and establishing analytical methods for product characterization
Plan, perform, and interpret advanced electrochemical and catalytic experiments with a high degree of independence
Play a central role in establishing the group’s capabilities in lignin valorization and electrocatalytic experimentation
Publish results in high-impact journals and present at international conferences
Collaborate with other members of the working group, the chair, the institute, and other partners across disciplines (chemistry, materials science, engineering)
Supervision of students and support grant writing activities
Requirements
Excellent Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
Strong analytical thinking and motivation for research in sustainable/green chemistry
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, international team
Prior experience and a strong foundation in electrochemistry and catalysis or lignin-related research including NMR and GC-MS is advantageous
Fluent in written and spoken English is essential
Experience in Python for data analysis, visualization, and experimental control is advantageous
Nice to have
Prior experience and a strong foundation in electrochemistry and catalysis or lignin-related research including NMR and GC-MS is advantageous
Experience in Python for data analysis, visualization, and experimental control is advantageous
What we offer
Research in an international team with a focus on sustainable and future-oriented applications, with room for your own ideas
Interdisciplinary research at the interface between chemistry, physics, materials science, and environmental engineering
Excellent, state-of-the-art research equipment and infrastructure
Participation in national and international conferences
Strong support in career progression
Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E13
a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement
30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31