Research Associate position in computational chemistry

The Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at the University of Göttingen invites applications for a full-time (currently 39.8 hours/week ) permanent position as

a Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Chair of Prof. Dr. Lutz Ackermann, starting as soon as possible. Salary is based on pay grade E13 TV-L . Part-time work is also possible. The Ackermann research group develops sustainable methods for molecular synthesis with potential applications in drug development, the pharmaceutical industry, materials science, and the synthesis of plant protection products. Direct, catalyzed C–H activation strategies enable particularly resource-efficient syntheses. Electrocatalytic methods and transition metal catalysts are employed in these processes. An important area of ​​focus is the development of bioactive substances for the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.  Your responsibilities will include: – Conceptually planning, developing, and implementing cutting-edge research topics in the field of computational chemistry for sustainable molecular synthesis for the research group – Providing information and advice on current calls for proposals, particularly those from the European Union and the German Research Foundation (DFG), with regard to their alignment with the research priorities of the research group – Providing intensive support for research grant applications  – Providing scientific supervision to staff in the field of computational chemistry – Procuring research equipment – Maintaining key analytical methods and research equipment (e.g., single-crystal diffractometer) – Participating in the institute’s teaching activities in accordance with § 31 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG) and in performance assessments. Your profile: – A very good doctorate in a thematically relevant area of ​​computational chemistry is required.  – Scientific professional experience in the form of several relevant scientific publications in catalyzed C–H activation, with a focus on computational chemistry mechanistic studies of 3D transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation and enantioselective C–H functionalization, is essential. – Experience with computational chemistry software (Gaussian, GaussianView, Orca, Multiwfn, NCIPLOT, and AutoDock Vina) is required. – Experience with Bash scripting and Python in the context of machine learning is necessary. – Experience with single-crystal diffractometry is advantageous. – Experience in applying for EU and DFG research funding is advantageous. – Excellent English language skills are required.
A high degree of initiative, a strong sense of responsibility, and team spirit are essential.
Experience in the academic supervision of staff at various educational levels is advantageous.

The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. It is also committed to being a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of academic/professional life and family. The university is committed to employing more people with disabilities. Applications from people with disabilities will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.

Please submit your application electronically, preferably as a single PDF file via email, with the usual documents by May 31, 2026 , to: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Lutz Ackermann, Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Tammannstr. 2, 37077 Göttingen, Email: office.ackermann@chemie.uni-goettingen.de

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