W 2 - Professorship in "Organic Chemistry and Catalysis" (f/m/d)

About the position

W 2 - Professorship in "Organic Chemistry and Catalysis" (f/m/d)

Institution: FH Münster

Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)

Application Deadline: 11 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

You will be responsible for teaching and conducting research in the field of organic chemistry and catalysis at the Department of Chemical Engineering.

You will teach both the fundamentals and application-oriented content, with a particular focus on the role of organic chemical processes in the transition to carbon neutrality.

Promoting students’ personal and academic development will be a top priority for you.

A strong research team and well-equipped laboratories provide an inspiring environment in which to develop key research areas.

You have a degree in chemical engineering or a related subject.

You have also successfully completed a doctoral degree in organic synthetic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, or a related area.

In addition, you have solid professional experience in the industry.

You have a good grasp of both the academic perspective and the practical requirements of modern chemical production.

A background in technical chemistry, combining knowledge and practical experience, will help you bridge the gap between the laboratory, the plant, and the realities of the process.

Experience in academic teaching, ideally at university level, would be advantageous, as would initial leadership experience.

Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10

A permanent W2 professorship on civil servant conditions will enable you to make a valuable contribution to teaching, research and university management.

Our extensive portfolio of professional teaching development will enable you to develop your skills on an ongoing basis.

You can collaborate with students to bring creative projects to life in our new MakerSpace.

For reasons of data security, we ask you to apply exclusively via our online form.

At Münster University of Applied Sciences, we oppose discrimination and unequal treatment and promote diversity.

What you’ll bring

• Skills/Qualifications
• You have a degree in chemical engineering or a related subject.
• You have also successfully completed a doctoral degree in organic synthetic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, or a related area.
• In addition, you have solid professional experience in the industry.
• You have a good grasp of both the academic perspective and the practical requirements of modern chemical production.
• Experience in academic teaching, ideally at university level, would be advantageous, as would initial leadership experience.
• Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent

At a glance

Position type

Assistant professor, Other early career, Associate Professor

Institution

FH Münster

Department

Department of Chemical Engineering

Research group

Not stated

Location

Steinfurt, Germany, DE

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Funding not stated
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-463135

Research focus

Discipline

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Research area

Not stated

Methods

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Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

18 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

11 Oct 2026 · 21:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

18 Sep 2026

Last updated

18 Sep 2026

2026-10-11T21:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 11 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
Your work will revolve around dedicated, practice-oriented teaching. You will teach both the fundamentals and application-oriented content, with a particular focus on the role of organic chemical processes in the transition to carbon neutrality.
Where to apply
For reasons of data security, we ask you to apply exclusively via our online form.
Apply now

https://karriere.fh-muenster.de/jobposting/910d9e183d3d7e06c169185669d6bc464b525b430

Contact: bursch@fh-muenster.deContact: bursch@fh-muenster.deContact: +492551962114

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/463135 ↗

https://karriere.fh-muenster.de/jobposting/910d9e183d3d7e06c169185669d6bc464b525b430 ↗