PhD position (all genders welcome)

The group of Prof. Dr. Konrad Koszinowski at the Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen welcomes applications for the position of a PhD position (all genders welcome) (50 %, E13 TV-L, limited contract of 3 years, earliest starting date June 1, 2025) in physical organic/organometallic chemistry. In this project, the PhD candidate will investigate protodemetalation reactions in the gas phase and in solution. The protolysis of organometallic species forms an elementary step of fundamental importance and controls the stability of organometallic reagents in aqueous solutions. The project will probe the reactivity of a series of model species toward different proton donors. The experiments will make use of a combination of different methods, including state-of-the-art multi-stage mass-spectrometry and gas-phase chemistry. The obtained results then will be compared to the predictions of quantum chemical calculations. For more information, please consult the Koszinowski group homepage http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/321433.html and the BENCh website https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/587836.html. Your profile: You hold (or are in the process of concluding) a Master's degree in Chemistry. You are proficient in English. You are well experienced in organic/organometallic chemistry and synthesis. You are also well familiar with at least one of the following methods: mass spectrometry, kinetic measurements, or computational chemistry. You are highly motivated and want to learn more about the factors controlling chemical reactivity. You enjoy working in a team. 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 in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Please send your application documents (CV, motivation letter, academic certificates/transcripts thereof, publication list, 2 references, all combined in a single pdf document) to Prof. Konrad Koszinowski apply.job.26975207@hokifyjob.com by April 15, 2025 with the code “Application PhD protodemetalation“ in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail: apply.job.26975207@hokifyjob.com Please note: With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your application data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Guideline for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) https://uni-goettingen.de/GDPR