3 Doctoral research positions (m/f/d)

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with international and interdisciplinary profiles in research and teaching. Within the framework of the interdisciplinary research training group 3040, “Copolymer Informatics: Blending digital technologies and copolymer chemistry – From design to application”, which is funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG), the following positions are being offered the University of Bayreuth starting on October 1, 2025:

The positions will be filled starting from 01.10.2025 and have a duration of 42 months. Salary is based on 13 TV-L either 100% or 67%.

In COIN computer science as well as robotic methods are to be developed and further optimized so that they can be applied in polymer research and particularly for copolymers. Their application will enable a targeted combination of synthesis, processing and properties of copolymers. In order to achieve this goal, expertise from the fields of synthesis, analytics, polymer chemistry, theoretical chemistry, engineering, computer science and robotics are combined.

The qualification program of COIN focuses on targeted training for doctoral candidates at the interface of the scientific disciplines of chemistry, engineering and computer science. A special focus will be on the high degree of interdisciplinarity at a top level in an international context. One of the major goals is to reduce the boundaries between scientific disciplines by training new professionals who can interact with other areas beyond their discipline and understand their concerns and termini.

Within the interdisciplinary research training group, we offer PhD positions for the following topics:

• Development of a robot (using a robotic arm) working together with a chemist in a laboratory (Project A1, position: 100%)
• Synthesis and characterization of copolymer libraries (Project B1, position: 67%)
• Processing of copolymers by extrusion and foaming as well optimization and dataset generation (Project C1, position: 100%)
  
  

Your tasks:

• Work on your doctoral thesis focusing on one the above-mentioned interdisciplinary topics
• On site and active participation in the research and qualification program of COIN
  
  

Your profile:

• Master's degree in chemistry, informatics, computer, engineering or materials science
• Fluency in English, both in oral and written communication
• Dynamic and open-minded personality who enjoys conducting cutting-edge research in an interdisciplinary and international team
• Ability to work independently and organized
• Commitment, high flexibility, team spirit
  
  

We offer:

• Excellent research environment within national and international networks at the two leading universities in polymer science
• Comprehensive research and qualification program across different disciplines
• Networking with exciting national and international scientists and the opportunity to carry out research stays in international laboratories
• Family friendly work environment
• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale 13 including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year, days off on December 24 and 31
  
  The University of Bayreuth values the diversity of its employees and is explicitly 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 Network “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.
  
  

Please apply online stating the keyword “COIN” via the application portal of the University of Bayreuth.
Along with your application please submit:

• Letter of interest (max. 2 DIN A4-pages) indicating your motivation for joining COIN. You should also indicate, which of the PhD topics you are applying for (max. two topics are possible)
• Curriculum vitae
• Degree certificate / transcript of records
• Up to two letters of recommendation

The documents will be deleted after the position has been filled in accordance with data protection requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact: Dr.-Ing. Christian Brütting (christian.bruetting@uni-bayreuth.de).