We are always looking for ambitious, passionate, and talented students and scientists with a strong background in basic chemistry, technical electrochemistry, and engineering. We are also always interested in innovative approaches such as additive manufacturing, machine learning methods and automation. Open positions in the group either at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum or the Fraunhofer UMSICHT will be displayed here. For further opportunities to join our group, please see below.
Please note that the large influx of emails does not allow us to respond to all requests, but all applications will be considered.
We welcome applications from postdoctoral researchers with a background in electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry (materials, coordination compounds), (electro)chemical engineering. Please note that there are currently no funded positions available. We encourage applications from candidates who have their own funding or are interested in applying for external funding with our support.
Applications can be submitted at all times in pdf format (one pdf file) to Ulf-Peter Apfel. Please include a cover letter, a CV including your publications, a short research summary, and at least two reference letters. We encourage you to already include a short outline (2 pages max.) of the planned research project that aligns with our groups work. Possible start dates and funding opportunities should also be included.
Possible funding sources:
Walter Benjamin – DFG DFG, German Research Foundation - Walter Benjamin Programme
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (European Commission) Postdoctoral Fellowships - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Humboldt-Forschungsstipendium - Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience – DAAD Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience - DAAD
Other fellowships from the applicant’s country of origin might be available. Please keep in mind that application deadlines and time to decision vary and delays of up to a year have to be expected. We encourage you to get in contact with us as early as possible.
Enthusiastic students with an interest in electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry (materials, coordination compounds), (electro)chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Please not that currently, there are no funded PhD positions available. We invite applications from students who have their own funding or wish to apply for external funding with our support. Please contact Ulf-Peter Apfel for further information. We encourage you to include a cover letter, a CV, a short summary of your previous research interests and previous projects (e.g. internships, thesis work, etc.), and reference letter(s) in a single pdf file. We encourage you to already include a short outline (2 pages max.) of the planned research project that aligns with our groups work. Possible start dates and funding opportunities should also be included.
Possible funding sources:
DAAD – PhD fellowship Forschungsstipendien - Promotionen in Deutschland - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
DBU-Stipendienprogramm für Promovierende - Promotionsstipendien - DBU
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes Promotionsförderung der Studienstiftung | Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
Funding from the German government organizations: Deine Werke
Please note that some of the listed fellowships require advanced knowledge of the German language or are limited to residents of certain countries. Other fellowships from the applicant’s country of origin might be available. Please keep in mind that application deadlines and time to decision vary and delays of up to a year have to be expected. We encourage you to get in contact with us as early as possible.
Students who are interested in electrochemistry, (bio)inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, (electro)chemical engineering, as well as and spectroscopic methods are invited to contact Ulf-Peter Apfel for further information concerning availability and projects.
Please contact Ulf-Peter Apfel for further information.
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