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Technische Universität Dresden - Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydro Sciences, Institute of Water Chemistry

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Research Associate (m/f/x)

At the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydro Sciences, the Institute of Water Chemistry offers a position as

Research Associate (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting January 1, 2025. The position is limited to July 31, 2026 with 50% of the full-time weekly hours and with the option for extension up to a total of 36 month. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD).

Working field:

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our cooperation project focused on advancing separation technologies through chemical modifications of porous media surfaces. The objective is to expand the application spectrum of these technologies, such as capacitive deionization. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, constructing, experimenting, analyzing, evaluating, and optimizing methods for chemical modification of porous media surfaces to achieve selective separation of targeted substances using electrochemical set-ups. Additionally, you will conduct surface and chemical analyses, supervise students working on related projects (including project work, bachelor’s, and master’s theses), prepare comprehensive project reports, scientific papers and present findings at international exhibitions and conferences.

Requirements:

university degree (Master/Diploma) in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering or similar with very good grades. Strong knowledge and practical experience in separation technologies, chemical modification, and electrochemistry. Experience with chemical and surface analysis is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. High level of commitment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to think critically across disciplines. Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

What we offer:

  • an interesting, challenging, meaningful and welfare-orientated job in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
  • comprehensive academic supervision,
  • personal and professional development opportunities, including internal TU training programmes,
  • a job ticket,
  • 30 days holiday per calendar year
  • supplementary pension scheme with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL).

How to apply:

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Please submit your detailed application including your curriculum vitae (max. 4 pages), motivation letter (max. 1 page), transcripts of bachelor or master degree (in English or German), and a recommendation letter from a senior/junior research scientists by November 22, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to wasserchemie@mailbox.tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Umweltwissenschaften, Fachrichtung Hydrowissenschaften, Institut für Wasserchemie, Herrn Prof. Dr. Stefan Stolte, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.