We have two PhD positions available in our Research Training Group BEAM, with a starting date of 1st June 2025 or later.

Position 1 is for a postgraduate researcher with a strong background in theoretical chemistry, and, if possible, also mathematics. We intend to continue work on models for molecules and explore whether simulations of self-assembly can be useful for targeted synthesis.

Position 2 is for a postgraduate researcher with a strong background in chemistry, specifically in organic and metalorganic synthesis of new compounds and materials. We intend to synthesize new low molecular weight liquid crystalline materials and investigate their self-assembly by optical, calorimetric and XRD methods.

The goal is for both researchers to work together in a joint project, and in such a way that it is possible for both to obtain a PhD degree.
There are no teaching duties, but it is possible to get involved in student supervision. The Research Training Group offers plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development.
A good level of spoken and written English is required.
The positions are paid 0.65 % of E13 TV-L (if the conditions are met), for three years.

If you are interested, then please send an informal email with a CV to Rebecca Waldecker (rebecca.waldecker@mathematik.uni-halle.de) and Carsten Tschierske (carsten.tschierske@chemie.uni-halle.de) by  28th February 2025.

Dear all, 
we have an open PhD position at Halle university. The project is looking at the membrane behaviour of amphiphilic block polymers / proteins and implies recombinant protein production and purification and a range of biophysical methods, such as various types of fluorescence spectroscopy, calorimetry, infrared spectroscopy, and monolayer methods. 

Our progress meeting took place in the middle of December. Our doctoral researchers had the opportunity to present their posters in flash talks and prepare for the upcoming DFG review in mid February.