Professor of Chemistry (University of Munster)

Institution: University of Münster, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy Position Type: W1 Professorship with W2 Tenure Track Duration: 3 years (with possible 3-year extension leading to permanent W2 professorship upon positive evaluation) Position Overview The University of Münster invites applications for a W1-level professorship in Organic Chemistry with W2 tenure track. The appointee is expected to: Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in organic chemistry and general chemistry for chemistry majors and minors. Represent the field of organic chemistry in its full spectrum. Participate in academic administration. Candidates are expected to develop an independent, innovative, and internationally visible research profile in organic chemistry, including but not limited to: Development of new synthesis methods Synthesis and investigation of natural products, biologically active compounds, or functional materials Collaboration with other research groups within the Institute of Organic Chemistry, the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, and other natural sciences faculties is encouraged. Participation in coordinated programmes and research priorities at the University of Münster is desired. Requirements Applicants must: Hold a degree in chemistry Possess subject-related and pedagogical aptitude Hold a subject-relevant doctoral degree Have additional research experience at a university or non-university institution in Germany or abroad Equal Opportunity and Diversity The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of: Sex Nationality Ethnic or social background Religion or worldview Disability Age Sexual orientation or gender identity We actively encourage applications from women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless other reasons necessitate the selection of another candidate. The University is committed to family-friendly working conditions. Application Documents Applications should include: Curriculum vitae Certificates Description of academic career Research concept Teaching concept Structured list of publications with selection of three most important publications (include a short statement, max. 1,000 characters each, on their influence on your research profile) Information on previous teaching activities and third-party funding Teaching evaluations (if available) Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file by 19th January 2026 to the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. Dagmar Klostermeier, via the online application portal: https://www.uni-muenster.de/CPJobs/ Contact: Phone: +49 251 83-33013 Email: dekancp@uni-muenster.de If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Institution: University of Münster, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Position Type: W1 Professorship with W2 Tenure Track
Duration: 3 years (with possible 3-year extension leading to permanent W2 professorship upon positive evaluation)

Position Overview

The University of Münster invites applications for a W1-level professorship in Organic Chemistry with W2 tenure track.

The appointee is expected to:

Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in organic chemistry and general chemistry for chemistry majors and minors.
Represent the field of organic chemistry in its full spectrum.
Participate in academic administration.

Candidates are expected to develop an independent, innovative, and internationally visible research profile in organic chemistry, including but not limited to:

Development of new synthesis methods
Synthesis and investigation of natural products, biologically active compounds, or functional materials

Collaboration with other research groups within the Institute of Organic Chemistry, the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, and other natural sciences faculties is encouraged. Participation in coordinated programmes and research priorities at the University of Münster is desired.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a degree in chemistry
Possess subject-related and pedagogical aptitude
Hold a subject-relevant doctoral degree
Have additional research experience at a university or non-university institution in Germany or abroad

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of:

Sex
Nationality
Ethnic or social background
Religion or worldview
Disability
Age
Sexual orientation or gender identity

We actively encourage applications from women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless other reasons necessitate the selection of another candidate. The University is committed to family-friendly working conditions.

Application Documents

Applications should include:

Curriculum vitae
Certificates
Description of academic career
Research concept
Teaching concept
Structured list of publications with selection of three most important publications (include a short statement, max. 1,000 characters each, on their influence on your research profile)
Information on previous teaching activities and third-party funding
Teaching evaluations (if available)

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file by 19th January 2026 to the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. Dagmar Klostermeier, via the online application portal:

https://www.uni-muenster.de/CPJobs/

Contact:
Phone: +49 251 83-33013
Email: dekancp@uni-muenster.de

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

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