Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry (100%)

Organisation/Company

University of Bern

Department

Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DCBP)

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Applied chemistry

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

8 Apr 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

42

Offer Starting Date

1 Jan 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

InorgChem2024

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Start date of employment: January 1, 2025

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Bern, Switzerland, is looking to hire a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry.

Your profile
We are seeking candidates with a competitive research program in experimental inorganic chemistry with a strong focus on inorganic materials. Possible research topics include (but are by no means limited to): inorganic clusters, heterogeneous and heterogeneized catalysis, f-block systems, molecular surface functionalization, and photoactive inorganic chemistry. Alignment of the research with the strategic goals of the University of Bern (in particular sustainability) is important. 
Teaching assignments in case of tenure will comprise basic and advanced inorganic chemistry including laboratory courses for students of chemistry, biochemistry, and other disciplines within the Faculty of Science. 

The University of Bern values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria. The University of Bern has set the aim of increasing the percentage of women in leading academic positions and thus strongly encourages female scientists to apply for the position. Note that the University of Bern signed the DORA declaration and will apply its principles to the recruiting process.

Your application
Interested candidates should send their motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae, list of publications and past achievements indicating their 5 most relevant publications, synopsis of their past, current and planned research (max. 5 pages), and teaching philosophy as a single PDF file to the Dean’s Office, email: [email protected] , and submit the completed online questionnaire, link at http://www.dcbp.unibe.ch/jobs . 

Deadline for applications is April 8, 2024.

Contact
Informal inquiries can be addressed to: 
Prof. Dr. Eva Hevia, phone: +41 31 684 42 41, email: [email protected]
 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Good

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

http://www.dcbp.unibe.ch/jobs

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Bern, Faculty of Science; Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Country

Switzerland

City

Bern

Postal Code

3012

Street

Freiestrasse 3

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://www.dcbp.unibe.ch/jobs

Contact

City

Bern

Website

http://www.dcbp.unibe.ch

Street

Freiestrasse 3

Postal Code

3012

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED