Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
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PhD in Organometallic Catalysis at Ruhr University Bochum / Max Planck Institute for Coal Research Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Funded for three years. The position is full-time (39 hours) and includes participation in the integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS), with a three-month international research stay, industrial internship, or entrepreneurship training.
Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung

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PhD Student (m/f/d) in Organometallic Catalysis at the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research / Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.
The Early Career research group “Catalysis” of Dr. Hanna Hinrika Cramer, within the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (Ruhr Explores Solvation), is developing organometallic catalysts based on earth-abundant first-row transition metals. The project combines chemistry, quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy to study reaction mechanisms and understand how solvation and catalyst design influence rate and selectivity.
Current research themes include the synthesis and characterization of organometallic complexes, development of catalytic applications, and quantum chemical calculations on electronic structures and reaction mechanisms. A particular focus is on well-defined chromium precatalysts for olefin upgrading and activation of strong bonds.
The position is funded for three years and is located at Ruhr University Bochum. Students will participate in the integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS), which includes a three-month international research stay, industrial internship, or entrepreneurship training. The group also benefits from state-of-the-art infrastructure and collaborations with partners at RUB and the Max Planck Institute für Kohlenforschung.
Eligibility: Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field; basic knowledge and research experience in molecular inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, catalysis, and/or reaction mechanisms; excellent English communication skills; motivation and curiosity about organometallic catalysis and sustainable chemistry.
How to apply: Send a motivation letter, CV, and transcript of records to Dr. Hanna Hinrika Cramer at [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: 2026-10-23. Earliest start date: 2027-01-01.
Funding details
Funded for three years. The position is full-time (39 hours) and includes participation in the integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS), with a three-month international research stay, industrial internship, or entrepreneurship training.
What's required
Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field; basic knowledge and research experience in molecular inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, catalysis, and/or reaction mechanisms; excellent oral and written communication skills in English; intrinsic motivation and curiosity about organometallic catalysis and sustainable chemistry.
How to apply
Send a motivation letter, CV, and transcript of records by email to Dr. Hanna Hinrika Cramer. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and the earliest starting date is January 1, 2027.
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