RESOLV is a world-leading interdisciplinary research project in Solvation Science awarded as a Cluster of Excellence by the German Excellence Strategy. Within RESOLV, more than 200 scientists at six institutions in the Ruhr area covering experimental chemistry, theory and chemical engineering investigate how solvents are involved in the control, mediation and regulation of chemical reactions and processes. RESOLV’s mission stretches from fundamental research to the translation into applications such as green technologies or smart sensors

Open doctoral positions in the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV 

The RESOLV integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS) seeks to attract highly motivated students with a top level Master’s degree (iGSS Track I) or with a top-level Bachelor’s degree (iGSS Track II) who will work in an inspiring and exciting research environment. The iGSS offers a graduate program that combines cutting-edge research with a curriculum of lectures, colloquia, and workshops, augmented by international experiences. 

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES:

• Working on a cutting-edge research topic related to the interdisciplinary field of Solvation Science and completing your doctorate degree; for more information, please refer to our website (www.solvation.de).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• You will be embedded in a high-profile research environment with access to the latest research infrastructure.
• You will be integrated within the International Faculty Solvation Science network, which includes over 20 leading research institutions worldwide, to gain international work experience during a funded 2-3-month internship.
• You will benefit from personal development opportunities, the entrepreneurial attitude within RESOLV, and a broad spectrum of lectures and transferable skills courses.
• You will enhance your science communication skills by presenting your research to the public.
• You will be provided with funding to attend international conferences.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You are fascinated by the interdisciplinary research field of Solvation Science.
• You hold an A-grade qualifying degree at Master or Diploma level from a recognized international university or are a very good Master or Diploma student in your last year of studies; degrees in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline will be accepted.
• At the time of the nomination (estimated January 2025), your last final exam should have taken place within the past six years. If you are still a master's or diploma student in your last year at the time of your application, you should hold an A-grade degree at the start of the scholarship.
• You have very good English language skills (equal to B2, oral and writing).
• You are a non-German citizen, and at the time of the nomination (estimated January 2025), you must not have resided in Germany for more than fifteen months (except for refugees).

Two scholarships are available for doctoral studies to begin est. April - 1. December 2025 (seventh call: applications accepted October 9th - December 8th, 2024). They will be funded by DAAD for up to 4 years. Please read here for more information on the application process.

Applications for other doctoral positions are welcome any time. 

Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Please use the application form and send it as one PDF file to igss@rub.de. For more information, please visit our website or contact Dr. Sedakat Altinpinar (coordinator of the integrated Graduate School Solvation Science) at igss at rub.de