PhD Student (all genders welcome)
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The Institute for Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a
PhD Student (all genders welcome)
This position should ideally be filled by May 2026 with a contract initially limited to three years. The regular working hours will be 19.90 hours per week, and the salary corresponds to the E13 TV-L (50%) level. The position is affiliated with the group of Prof. Dr. Nadja Simeth (https://nasc-lab.com). The lab works at the interface of photochemistry and biology and focuses on incorporating biomolecules in chemical, biohybrid, and biomimetic systems.
The prospective candidate will design and synthesize various photoresponsive molecules and investigate their properties spectroscopically, in collaboration with groups from biology and biochemistry on the Göttingen Campus and beyond.
The prospective PhD student will
- work in an interdisciplinary, inclusive, supportive, and international research environment
- develop a research project with increasing scientific independence
- will travel to and collaborate with international partners
- receive personal supervision, a structed training, and regular feedback
- be guided to supervise undergraduate students
Your profile
You…
- hold or will hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related areas,
- have very good communication skills in written and spoken English,
- have a strong background in organic synthesis and experience with biological testing (ideally on cells),
- have experience in data processing and analysis, ideally with UV-Vis spectroscopy and HPLC,
- ideally have good communication skills in German to support teaching,
- ideally have some experience in organic photochemistry
- be creative, and curious in acquiring new techniques
Göttingen is a lively university city in central Germany, which hosts numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including not only the famous University but also its Medical Center, several Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN).
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The university has committed itself to be a family-friendly institution and supports its employees in balancing work and family life. Applications from disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
Interested? Please send your application by March 17th, 2026, as a single pdf file to simeth@uni-goettingen.de. Interviews will take place in mid March virtually. You application must include a concise motivation letter stating you interest in the research work, a CV, a copy of your Master certificate in English or German (or a transcript of records if not yet graduated), list of publications (if applicable), a summary of past research and a short statement of future research interest (1 page), and the names as well as contact information of two references.
Please note:
With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the https://uni-goettingen.de/GDPR
Bitte im Betreff der Bewerbung folgende Referenznummer angeben: 3248
PhD Student (all genders welcome)
This position should ideally be filled by May 2026 with a contract initially limited to three years. The regular working hours will be 19.90 hours per week, and the salary corresponds to the E13 TV-L (50%) level. The position is affiliated with the group of Prof. Dr. Nadja Simeth (https://nasc-lab.com). The lab works at the interface of photochemistry and biology and focuses on incorporating biomolecules in chemical, biohybrid, and biomimetic systems.
The prospective candidate will design and synthesize various photoresponsive molecules and investigate their properties spectroscopically, in collaboration with groups from biology and biochemistry on the Göttingen Campus and beyond.
The prospective PhD student will
- work in an interdisciplinary, inclusive, supportive, and international research environment
- develop a research project with increasing scientific independence
- will travel to and collaborate with international partners
- receive personal supervision, a structed training, and regular feedback
- be guided to supervise undergraduate students
Your profile
You…
- hold or will hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related areas,
- have very good communication skills in written and spoken English,
- have a strong background in organic synthesis and experience with biological testing (ideally on cells),
- have experience in data processing and analysis, ideally with UV-Vis spectroscopy and HPLC,
- ideally have good communication skills in German to support teaching,
- ideally have some experience in organic photochemistry
- be creative, and curious in acquiring new techniques
Göttingen is a lively university city in central Germany, which hosts numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including not only the famous University but also its Medical Center, several Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN).
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The university has committed itself to be a family-friendly institution and supports its employees in balancing work and family life. Applications from disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
Interested? Please send your application by March 17th, 2026, as a single pdf file to simeth@uni-goettingen.de. Interviews will take place in mid March virtually. You application must include a concise motivation letter stating you interest in the research work, a CV, a copy of your Master certificate in English or German (or a transcript of records if not yet graduated), list of publications (if applicable), a summary of past research and a short statement of future research interest (1 page), and the names as well as contact information of two references.
Please note:
With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the https://uni-goettingen.de/GDPR
Bitte im Betreff der Bewerbung folgende Referenznummer angeben: 3248
Ansprechperson:
Frau Prof.Dr. Nadja Simeth-Crespi
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0551 3923360
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