PhD Positions Available

PhD Positions Available - Stuttgart

Institut für Polymerchemie

Raum Stuttgart

Dein Job

Two doctoral research positions are available in the research group of Prof. Dr Michael R. Buchmeiser at the Institute of Polymer Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, beginning in July 2026.

Research Focus

Successful candidates will work on innovative projects in the field of organometallic and polymerization catalysis, including:

• Design, synthesis, and detailed characterization of NHC-based Mo/W imido/oxo alkylidene metathesis catalysts and Rh‑NHC complexes
• Development and catalytic evaluation of MOF‑heterogenized Rh‑NHC systems for isomerization reactions
• Investigation of Mo/W imido/oxo alkylidene NHC complexes for olefin metathesis applications
• Exploration of tandem ethylene oligomerization‑isomerization‑cross‑metathesis under confinement

Your Profile

• We are looking for highly motivated and talented candidates who:
• Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry
• Have strong expertise in synthetic organometallic chemistry
• Demonstrate excellent academic performance
• Possess very good written and spoken English skills
• Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment
• Are eager to broaden their expertise beyond their immediate research topic
• Are willing to actively participate in our ongoing CRC 1333 activities, training programs, and scientific exchange

We Offer

• A funded doctoral position (TV‑L E13, up to 67%) for at least three years
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research infrastructure
• A dynamic and international research environment
• Structured doctoral training within an ongoing Collaborative Research Center

We explicitly encourage applications from international candidates and welcome diversity in our research team.

Closing date is May 329, 2026. Please send your application together with all important documents to the Institute of Polymer Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Prof. Dr. Michael R. Buchmeiser, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-70569 Stuttgart or to In case you send your application in paper form please make sure to send only copies of important documents as we will not send anything back to you. After completion of the selection process, we will dispose of your documents as required by data protection laws.

For further information or to discuss this position please contact Mr. Dr. Dongren Wang or E-mail:

The University of Stuttgart seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. Applications of disabled persons with equal qualifications will be regarded favorably.