Join our team!

Current openings:

We are looking for a Masters student who wants to carry out research for their Masters thesis in the group!

required:

• undergraduate degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

• currently enrolled in a Masters program at a German university (persons of any nationality are welcome!)

what we offer:

• exciting research project on sustainable hydrogenation catalysis with transition metal phosphides

• gain experience (or increase your familiarity) with pressure reactions, analysis of product mixtures,  reaction optimization and catalyst synthesis

• regular scientific meetings and discussions and a friendly group environment

• state of the art facilities to carry out your research

If you are interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to neumann@kofo.mpg.de.   

General Information

Graduate students: Work in the group will provide thorough training in reaction development and catalyst optimization. Because our research relies on synthesis and characterization techniques for materials as well as small molecules, students will acquire a diverse knowledge base suitable for a wide variety of future career trajectories.

Postdocs: Candidates with a background in organic, organometallic or inorganic chemistry are encouraged to apply.