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The University of Freiburg’s human resources policy is oriented toward the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university is committed to the goal of creating a family-friendly university.

The Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a

Full Professorship (W3) for Applied Inorganic Solid State Chemistry (Successor H. Hillebrecht)

in the Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry to be filled as soon as possible.

This professorship is particularly suitable for highly qualified early career researchers.

We are looking for an internationally recognised individual with research activities in the field of inorganic solid-state chemistry and with knowledge of the relevant characterisation methods, in particular X-ray diffraction methods. A focus on the field of energy materials is expected.

Possible fields of research in which visible independent contributions are expected include all areas of inorganic solid-state chemistry related to energy materials. In particular, the call focuses on their synthesis, characterisation and application, for example in electrochemical energy systems, photovoltaics or thermoelectrics. A connection to and contributions to existing and new collaborative projects such as livMatS, the Freiburg research centres FMF and FIT and / or the local Fraunhofer Institutes ISE, IWM and IAF are desired.

The professorship is involved in teaching on all Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes offered by the institute in the field of inorganic chemistry and inorganic functional materials with contributions to lectures, seminars and practical courses. The professorship is also responsible for the scientific management of the multiinstitutional X-Ray Facilities for Small Molecules and Materials ().

Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.

The university supports individuals appointed to professorial positions through a Dual Career Service and a Family Service.

The following application documents are to be submitted:

• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates of degrees and academic qualifications
• Complete list of papers and invited lectures specifying the five most important publications
• Brief description of previous research activities and a short synopsis for future work
• Presentation of previous teaching activities or teaching experience
• Presentation of previous successes in acquiring third-party funding; the proportion of funding for the individual/group should be clearly visible.
• Applicants invited to an interview must submit a teaching skills portfolio (the required form can be downloaded under )]

Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above and the application form citing the reference number 4382, by 30.07.2025 at the latest.

Please send your application in written or electronic form to The chairperson of the appointment committee / selection committee, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Freiburg, Hebelstr. 27, 79085 Freiburg, e-mail: dekanat@cup.uni-freiburg.de (If applying electronically, please send a single PDF file).

Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Procedure Governing Appointments to Professorships at the University of Freiburg, available under .