Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry of "Advanced Materials Science"

Constructor University

Bremen, Germany

Your Responsibilities:

The School of Science is particularly interested in candidates with a strong focus on the synthesis and physicochemical characterization of Advanced Materials. In this context, interdisciplinary research is strongly encouraged. Ideal candidates combine experimental and computational approaches. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a cutting-edge externally funded research program at the forefront of the field which complements existing research groups in the School of Science.

The successful candidate will conduct teaching in Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science (lectures and laboratory courses) at the BSc, MSc, and PhD level. They will be expected to take a pivotal role in the new MSc program “Advanced Materials” with their research experience and via the development and implementation of innovative, pedagogically sound approaches to online, hybrid and in-person teaching and learning. This will also include the advising of students on their studies, and the supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD theses and research projects.

Your Qualifications:

• PhD degree in the field of Chemistry or Materials Science;
• Strong publication record in relevant international journals;
• Documented research activities in the field of Advanced Materials Science;
• Experience in the acquisition of Third-Party funding;
• Experience in successful teaching in international and diverse environments, with an interest in applying innovative teaching and learning approaches;
• Intercultural experience and competence;
• Responsible, self-motivated person able to work independently and as a part of a team;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, the language of instruction and communication on campus;
• Ideally, the successful candidate should be eligible for an ERC starting grant (assistant level) or an ERC consolidator grant (associate level).