Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 65%)

42,500 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster. Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.

The Institute of Business Administration at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a part-time position (65%) on a fixed-term basis for three years at the earliest possible date. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

About our Institute:

Our Institute (https://www.uni-muenster.de/Chemie.bm/en/index.shtm l) brings together expertise in chemistry, management and technology to address the full spectrum of economic and environmental issues in the chemical industry and related sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. We produce interdisciplinary research in four interrelated areas: 1) Innovation and technology management, 2) Electrochemical energy storage technologies, 3) Sustainability and circular economy, and 4) Business models. Our study programmes include the interdisciplinary MSc Business Chemistry (https://www.uni-muenster.de/Chemie.bm/en/studium/programm/index.html).

Responsibilities:

• Independently conducting research in business chemistry
• Support the acquisition of research funding
• Teaching
• Supervision of master’s theses

This position is tied to working towards a doctoral qualification.

Minimum Requirements:

• A graduate degree (master’s or equivalent) in business chemistry, chemistry or a closely related field is required.
• A good command of written and spoken English is essential.
• German language skills are not required, but a desire to learn would be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of academic research practices are desirable.
• Having completed internships in consulting companies or chemical/pharmaceutical companies would be welcomed.
• Team-oriented and good communication skills as well as the ability to independently manage projects are essential.

Advantages for you:

• Working in an interdisciplinary research environment with international recognition.
• The co-development of your doctoral thesis topic, taking your individual research interests into consideration.
• The opportunity to research topics relevant to the economy and society and to contribute to innovation and sustainability.
• Strong interpersonal connections between faculty and doctoral students in a dynamic and diverse team.
• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
• Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
• If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
• As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
• From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application, including cover letter, CV and relevant academic transcripts, by 2025-04-15 at the University of Münster, Institute of Business Administration, at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Leonardo-Campus 1, Germany.

You can also send your application electronically in PDF format to stephan.vondelft@uni-muenster.de. Please note that we cannot consider any other file formats.