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PhD in Synthesis and Characterization of Redox-Active Polymers at HIPOLE Jena HIPOLE Jena (Helmholtz Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena) in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fixed-term PhD position for 36 months. Salary is paid according to the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund).

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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Germany

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Helmholtz Institute Jena

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Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
Energy Storage
Electrochemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Photoelectrocatalysis

About this position

PhD opportunity at HIPOLE Jena in synthesis and characterization of redox-active polymers, with a strong focus on polymer chemistry, organic synthesis, electrochemistry, and photocatalysis.

The position is hosted at HIPOLE Jena (Helmholtz Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena), an institute of Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, in cooperation with Friedrich Schiller University Jena / CEEC. The PhD is affiliated with the Collaborative Research Center TRR234 CataLight, which studies the controlled integration of molecular, light-driven catalytic units into soft-matter matrix systems for solar-to-chemical energy conversion.

Research tasks include synthesis of redox-active monomers and polymers, structural and electrochemical characterization, coupling polymers with photocatalytic units, and investigation of photocatalytic reactions such as hydrogen evolution or alcohol oxidation. The role is well suited to candidates interested in energy materials, sustainable batteries, and functional polymer systems.

Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree in chemistry or a comparable field; extensive experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry; experience in organic synthesis and ideally polymer synthesis; analytical skills for polymer characterization; very good knowledge of electrochemistry and ideally photocatalysis; strong written and spoken English.

Funding and contract: fixed-term appointment for 36 months, with salary according to TVöD-Bund. The post offers an international, interdisciplinary environment, graduate-program participation, flexible working arrangements, and standard public-sector benefits.

Application deadline: 31 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through the online application management system; email or postal applications are not accepted.

Funding details

Fixed-term PhD position for 36 months. Salary is paid according to the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund).

What's required

A successful master’s degree in chemistry or a comparable field is required. Applicants should have extensive and proven experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry, experience in organic synthesis and ideally polymer synthesis, experience with analytical methods for polymer characterization, very good knowledge of electrochemistry and ideally photocatalysis, and very good written and spoken English skills. Commitment, initiative, problem-solving ability, teamwork, reliability, independence, and communication skills are expected.

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