Research Assistant (m/f/d) with Opportunity to Pursue a Doctorate

At the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, Chair of Sustainable and Functional Polymers at the University of Bayreuth, a position as a

with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate (PhD) on a part-time basis within a fixed-term employment contract is available as soon as possible.

Your Profile:

• Completed Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field; knowledge in polymer chemistry is desirable
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Open-minded, dynamic personality with enthusiasm for top-level interdisciplinary research in an international team
• Independent and well-organized working style
• Commitment, high flexibility, and team spirit

Your Tasks:

• Work on your doctoral dissertation in an interdisciplinary topic at the interface of polymer chemistry and nanomedicine, with a focus on polymer synthesis and characterization

The advertised project aims to develop novel amino acid-based polycations and investigate their properties in biological environments. The use of biomimetic structures is expected to lead to increased therapeutic efficiency while maintaining high biocompatibility. To achieve this goal, expertise in synthesis, analytics, polymer chemistry, and biology will be combined.

Our research group works in an interdisciplinary manner on the development of novel functional polymers from sustainable resources, with an interest in potential applications in the biomedical field.

We Offer:

• Excellent research environment within national and international networks at one of the leading universities in polymer science
• Comprehensive research and qualification program across various disciplines
• Family-friendly working conditions
• Compensation according to the collective agreement of the German states (TV-L), pay group 13 (part-time, 50%) with annual special payment as per the collective agreement
• 30 vacation days per calendar year, plus days off on December 24 and 31

The University of Bayreuth values the diversity of its staff and is expressly committed to the goal of equal opportunities. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are very welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the Best Practice Club "Family in Higher Education Institutions e.V." and has successfully participated in the HRK audit "Internationalization of Universities." Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in cases of essentially equal suitability.

Please apply online, quoting the reference “POX”, via the University of Bayreuth's application portal.

Include the following documents with your application:

• Letter of motivation (max. 2 A4 pages), outlining your motivation for applying
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Degree certificates / Transcript of Records
• Up to two letters of recommendation

Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection regulations once the position is filled.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Meike Leiske (meike.leiske@uni-bayreuth.de)