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PhD Student Position in Digital Chemistry Molecular Machine Learning, Germany

The Chair of Inorganic Chemistry II at Ruhr University Bochum is inviting applicants to apply for PhD Student Position in Digital Chemistry Molecular Machine Learning.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in chemistry or a related field. They should have programming skills in Python and ideally experience with machine learning and quantum chemical calculations (e.g., ORCA, Gaussian). Basic knowledge of organometallic chemistry and catalysis is required.

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Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany’s leading research universities, located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolitan region. Established in 1965, RUB is known for its strong interdisciplinary approach and commitment to academic excellence. The university hosts over 40,000 students and offers a wide range of programs across the sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.

Application Deadline: July 1, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Ruhr University Bochum

  • Department: Chair of Inorganic Chemistry II, Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry

  • Course Level: PhD (Doctoral)

  • Award: E13 TV-L (German public sector pay scale) – 67% part-time position

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: One

  • Nationality: International and domestic students

  • The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are welcomed from all nationalities.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the area of Molecular Machine Learning applied to homogeneous catalysis.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

    • Hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.

    • Have programming skills in Python.

    • Ideally possess experience in machine learning, quantum chemical software (e.g., ORCA, Gaussian), and catalyst modeling.

    • Possess foundational knowledge in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.

    • Practical skills in synthesizing and handling air- and moisture-sensitive compounds and using analytical techniques such as NMR, IR, and GC/MS.

    • Ability to write and communicate effectively in English.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application through the Ruhr University Bochum online application portal, quoting ANR 4656, by the deadline of 01.07.2025.
For inquiries, applicants may contact:

  • Prof. Dr. Viktoria Däschlein-Gessner – Tel.: +49 234 32 24174

  • Sabine Pankau – Tel.: +49 234 32 23629

Note: Travel and related expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Benefits

  • A funded part-time (67%, approx. 26.7 hours/week) PhD position for 3 years.

  • Monthly salary according to pay group E13 TV-L (German public sector).

  • Opportunity to work at a top-tier research university within the DFG Priority Program on Molecular Machine Learning.

  • Access to advanced research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration.

  • Professional development in a supportive and diverse academic environment.

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