Research Assistant (E 13 TV-L)

The Business Chemistry Group at the University of Münster is seeking to fill a research assistant position (E 13 TV-L) with 65% of the regular weekly working hours in the third-party funded project BEMA.On. The position is initially limited to 3 years, but can be extended in the context of a doctorate.

About our Institute:

We combine expertise in chemistry, management and technology to address ecological and economic challenges in the chemical industry and related sectors. We conduct interdisciplinary research in four related fields: 1) Innovation and Technology Management, 2) Electrochemical Energy Storage Technology, 3) Sustainability and Circular Economy, 4) Business Models. Our study programmes include the interdisciplinary Master's degree course in Business Chemistry.

Your tasks:

  • Independent realisation of research work in the field of business chemistry
  • Participation in research collaborations
  • The position is associated with the realisation of a doctoral project.

Our expectations:

  • A completed scientific university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Business Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Chemistry or a comparable field is required.
  • Basic knowledge of academic research practice and a good command of English are desirable.
  • We value industrial internships or experience abroad very highly.
  • Teamwork and communication skills as well as the ability to manage projects independently are essential.
  • Initial experience in the ecological evaluation of products or the strategic analysis of patents is welcome, but not necessary

Your benefit:

  • Working in an interdisciplinary research environment with international recognition.
  • Co-development of your dissertation topic, taking into account your individual research interests.
  • The opportunity to conduct research on economically and socially relevant topics and contribute to innovation and sustainability.
  • Strong interpersonal relationships between lecturers and doctoral students in a dynamic and diverse team.
  • Excellent relationships with industry partners and local research institutions (e.g. Fraunhofer FFB, Fraunhofer IME, Helmholtz Institute Münster).
  • Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect - values that are important to us.
  • Our wide range of different working time models offers you great flexibility - even when working from home.
  • If you have family members or small children to look after, our family service office offers you concrete support in reconciling private and professional commitments.
  • As an educational institution, it is very important to us to offer work-related training and further education opportunities that are tailored to your individual needs.
  • From A - Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sports and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous public service benefits, such as an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), a special annual payment and a position that is independent of the economic cycle

The University of Münster is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Family-friendly working conditions are a matter of course for us. Part-time employment is generally possible.

Applications from women are expressly encouraged. Women will be given preferential consideration if they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr Moritz Gutsch (moritz.gutsch@uni-muenster.de).

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2024-11-22 at

University of Münster
Institute of Business Administration
at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Dr Moritz Gutsch
Leonardo-Campus 1
48149 Münster
Germany

You can also send your application electronically in PDF format to moritz.gutsch@uni-muenster.de. Please note that we cannot consider any other file formats.

Reference number for enquiries: 2024_10_14