Open Positions

Open Positions in the group will be posted here.

Projects for Bachelor and Master students:

We are always looking for talented and committed bachelor and master students from chemistry or strongly related fields (HIWI, ACIII module, Bachelor Thesis, Master modules, Advanced Laboratory, Master Thesis). We are also welcoming international students for internships at any time (e.g. Erasmus+).
Please contact us via email (hannah.kurz@uni-bayreuth.de) if you are interested.

PhD positions:

We are currently looking for a

PhD Candidate (m/f/d) in the field of 'Coordination Cages as Photoactive Materials'

The position is temporary limited (initially for 3 years) and will be paid according to German public-sector. The aim of the project is the synthesis of heteroleptic coordination cages with photoactive ligands in the cage scaffold.

Your profile:

You have an above-average university degree (MSc or equivalent) in Chemistry or strongly related fields and already experience in coordination and/or supramolecular chemistry. Preferably, you have furthermore experience in the synthesis of organic ligands and/or photophysical or photochemical characterisation of solution-state materials. You are characterized by a high degree of motivation, scientific interest and the ability to work independently in a structured manner. Very good knowledge of German and/or English (written and spoken) is required.

We offer:

•    The opportunity for professional and personal development within a constructive and friendly working atmosphere
•    An excellent scientific infrastructure and a technically well-equipped lab
•    A doctorate in a structured doctoral program within the framework of the Bayreuth Graduate School

The University of Bayreuth values the diversity of its employees as an enrichment and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are very welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the Best Practice Club "Familie in der Hochschule e.V.", and has successfully participated in the HRK audit "Internationalization of the University". Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Your application:

Please apply online with meaningful application documents (letter of motivation, CV, University certificates and transcript of records, short summary of Master Thesis, and two reference letters) via our Application Portal Uni Bayreuth by 05/02/2025.  Call identifier: Cages
The documents will be deleted after filling the position according to the requirements of data protection.

For further information please contact:
Jun. Prof. Hannah Kurz (hannah.kurz@uni-bayreuth.de)

Postdoc positions:

There are currently no funded postdoc positions available.

Highly qualified candidates are highly encouraged to get in contact via email at any time. Please include a CV with a short description of your PhD project, and two reference letters in your email. I am very happy to discuss funding options such as Humboldt research fellowships with highly qualified candidates.