Up to 13 funded doctoral positions - Research Training Group (RTG) Template-Designed Organic Electronics – TIDE
Up to 13 funded doctoral positions (f/m/x) Research Training Group (RTG) "Template-Designed Organic Electronics – TIDE"
About the Position
The Research Training Group RTG "Template-Designed Organic Electronics – TIDE", funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) invites applications. TIDE is a collaborative effort by the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics at the Faculties of Natural Sciences at three Universities: the University of Cologne, the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University Bonn, and Bergische University Wuppertal, Germany.
The training program is organized in cohorts over a period of 3 years. The second cohort comes to an end in March 2027, and the program for the third cohort will start in April 2027.
We provide a unique research-oriented training program, embracing interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research in the area of "Organic Electronics". The RTG includes 12 research groups from the fields of organic synthesis, surfaces & interface sciences, device physics & applications, ultrafast spectroscopy, and quantum chemical theory & modelling. The individual PhD positions will be associated to the respective research groups.
Your Profile
- Recently obtained (or about to obtain) a M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Physics, Material Sciences or similar with excellent results
- Prior knowledge of a featured topic in "Organic Electronics" or related would be advantageous
- Highly motivated and interested to work in a collaborative and highly interdisciplinary environment on state of the art research topics
We Offer
- Collaboration in a cohort of ca. 25 members
- Advanced interdisciplinary training courses
- Three-months research stay abroad (international)
- A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- Support in balancing work and family life
- Occupational health management offers
- Flexible working time models
Employment Terms
Subject to the availability of funds, the positions will be available from April 2027 (under certain circumstances an earlier start is possible) on a part-time basis (up to 75%). The positions are limited to a duration of three years.
If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
Equal Opportunities
The University of Cologne, Bonn and Wuppertal are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities/ special needs or of equal status.
Application Requirements
Your application should include:
- A cover letter
- A short motivation statement outlining the project that you are most interested in
- Your CV
- Copies of Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates
- A list of publications/talks/poster contributions
How to Apply
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de
Reference number: Wiss2605-03
Application deadline: 1 September 2026
Contact
For further inquiries, please contact:
- RTG Speaker Professor Klaus Meerholz (klaus.meerholz@uni-koeln.de)
- Vice Speaker Professor Arne Lützen (arne.luetzen@uni-bonn.de)