RESOLV (Ruhr Explores Solvation) is a world-leading interdisciplinary research institution in Solvation Science awarded as a Cluster of Excellence by the German Excellence Strategy and funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Within RESOLV, more than 200 scientists at six institutions in the Ruhr Area, covering experimental chemistry, theory, chemical physics, and chemical engineering, investigate how solvents are involved in the control, mediation and regulation of chemical reactions and processes. RESOLV’s mission stretches from fundamental research to the translation into applications and products. For more information on RESOLV, please refer to www.solvation.de.
To complement the existing expertise in the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (EXC 2033), we announce a position for an
Early Career Research (ECR) Group Leader (m/f/d)
Your tasks:
The new joint RUB-MPI ECR group “Spectroscopy at electrochemical interfaces”, with a preference for ultra-fast spectroscopies, will aim to gain fundamental insights into electrochemical reaction kinetics. To this end, the ECR group will focus on approaches to obtain quantitative information about reorientation processes in electrochemical reactions as a function of various parameters. The research is deeply embedded in the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV.
Your profile:
The applicants (m/f/d) are expected to have
- a full university degree with a doctorate in chemistry, physics or a related discipline,
- experience in (ultrafast) spectroscopy and electrochemistry,
- an outstanding record of publications,
- fascination for the interdisciplinary research field Solvation Science, and
- ability and willingness to collaborate with existing groups in the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV.
- International experience as a postdoc is beneficial.
Our offer:
The aforementioned position will be embedded in the high-profile research environment of the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV and will be integrated into the International Faculty Solvation Science. The group will strongly benefit from the latest research infrastructure provided by MPI SusMat (www.mpie.de), the Research Center ZEMOS (“Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Simulation of Solvent Controlled Processes”, www.zemos.ruhr-uni-bochum.de), and the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV. The start-up package includes consumables and travel resources, office and lab space, funding for personnel, and the opportunity to submit applications for investments and supplementary funding.
The earliest starting date would be January 1, 2026, the exact starting date is subject to negotiation. Funding is restricted until 31.12.2032. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae (with information about awards, presentations, grants), a list of all publications, a list and PDFs of the five most important publications, a two-page outline of the general research interests, and a two-page research plan for seven years in Solvation Science.