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Leipzig University, founded in 1409, is one of Germany’s largest universities and a leader in research and medical training. With around 30,000 students and more than 5000 members of staff across 14 faculties, it is at the heart of the vibrant and outward-looking city of Leipzig. Leipzig University offers an innovative and international working environment as well as an exciting range of career opportunities in research, teaching, knowledge and technology transfer, infrastructure and administration.

The DFG-funded Research Training Group (RTG) 2721: "Hydrogen Isotopes ¹·²·³H” is a consortium at Leipzig University, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf / Research Site Leipzig (HZDR/RSL) and the Leibniz Institute for Surface Engineering (IOM). It spans the fields of analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical chemistry, chemical technology and physics. The RTG’s central goal is training tomorrow’s workforce in emerging technologies that exploit the unique properties of the hydrogen isotopes, ¹·²·³H, in order to contribute to revolutionising drug design strategies, converting radioactive waste into precious materials, and, in the long run, a CO₂-emission-free energy supply for the planet.

RTG 2721 seeks to fill 11 positions at Leipzig University (LU) and 3 positions at HZDR starting 1 October 2024.

Information on the specifics and requirements of each position can be found on the RTG’s website: https://www.uni-leipzig.de/123h/job-announcements .

Your tasks

• Conducting research and writing a doctoral thesis in a group associated with the RTG
• Writing and publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Presentation of your own research at conferences and workshops
• Regular participation in, active contribution to and organisation of activities as part of the structured qualification programme

Your profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, materials science or related areas with excellent grades
• Advanced written and fluent verbal communication skills in the English language
• Strong interest in contributing to the diverse ¹·²·³H research community in an interdisciplinary, multinational research environment
• Identification with the RTG's core values, namely excellence in research and qualification as well as scientific integrity

Your benefits

• Cutting-edge doctoral research projects within the area of hydrogen isotope research
• A modern and international working environment within one of Germany’s most vibrant and fastest-growing cities
• An extended research stay at one of the international partner institutions
• A dedicated supervision concept, including a supervision agreement, a personal development plan, and a research data management plan, as part of a dual mentoring strategy
• Target-oriented, individual training and career advancement strategies
  Flexible working hours and a family friendly environment

¹·²·³H Recruiting Symposium

18–20 June, the RTG wants to bring together applicants and current members in the ¹·²·³H Recruiting Symposium. To apply for participation, please have a look at our website https://uni-leipzig.de/123h/rs and send us your application including the documents specified there by 30 April.

Your application

For details on how to apply, visit https://www.uni-leipzig.de/123h/job-announcements or – if you have questions – contact our scientific coordinator: 123H@uni-leipzig.de .

Leipzig University aims to increase the proportion of women in positions of responsibility and therefore expressly invites qualified women to apply. Severely disabled persons – or persons deemed legally equal to them under Book IX of the German Social Code – are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

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