Prof. Dr. Lutz Ackermann is seeking to fill two positions at the Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at Georg-August University of Göttingen as

PhD Student (all genders welcome)

These positions should ideally be filled by August 2026 with a contract initially limited to three years (19,9 hours per week). Compensation is based on pay grade E13 TV-L. The positions are generally suitable for part-time work.

The Ackermann Group explores new frontiers in catalysis through ligand design, C–H activation, 3d transition metal catalysis, and emerging methodologies in photocatalysis, electrochemistry, and flow chemistry. Unlocking new synthetic possibilities via remote functionalization, peptide diversification and polymer up- and recycling. Integrating computational studies providing mechanistic insights and data-driven strategies for predictive tools to enhance efficiency in catalysis.

The prospective PhD students will work in an interdisciplinary, inclusive, supportive, and international research environment develop innovative strategies for sustainable catalysis receive personal supervision, a structured training, and regular feedback will collaborate with international partners be guided to supervise undergraduate students

Your profile You… hold or will soon hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry or related areas, have experience in organic synthesis, catalysis and ideally electro- or photocatalysis or computational chemistry or data science have very good communication skills in written and spoken English, have a high degree of personal initiative and team spirit

Göttingen is a lively university city in central Germany, which hosts numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including not only the famous University but also its Medical Center, several Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN).

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. The university has committed itself to be a family-friendly institution and supports its employees in balancing work and family life. Applications from disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Interested? Please send your application by 03.06.2026, as a single pdf file to office.ackermann@chemie.uni-goettingen.de. Your application must include a concise motivation letter stating your interest in the research work, a CV, a copy of your Master certificate in English or German (or a transcript of records if not yet graduated), list of publications (if applicable), a summary of past research and a short statement of future research interest (1 page).

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