Full Professor (W2, Tenure Track W2) in Organic Chemistry

About the role

RWTH Aachen University is one of Germany’s pre-eminent Universities of Excellence and is renowned for its high-quality teaching and world-class research. Assuming profound responsibility towards society, RWTH addresses bold scientific questions and translates its knowledge into meaningful applications. RWTH strives for the convergence of knowledge, methods, and findings and integrates in-depth disciplinary knowledge within the interdisciplinary research consortia established in its eight profile areas. The University’s dynamic, creative, and international environment encompasses efficient research networks and institutionalized collaborations. With its innovative RWTH Aachen Campus project, the University boasts one of the largest technology-oriented research environments in Europe. Full Professor (W2, Tenure Track W2) in Organic Chemistry at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences This is a tenure-track professorship for a five-year term leading to a tenured W2 position. For further information about the tenure track process, please visit www.rwth-aachen.de/tenuretrack. We are inviting applications for the position of full professor in the area of organic chemistry, to be filled as soon as possible. Applicants should be successfully active in a current and future-oriented field of (bio-)catalytic and synthetic organic chemistry, which complements the existing research areas at the institute in a meaningful way. The focus of the work should be on the development of new methods in the field of biochemical and organic catalytic processes, directed towards applications in life sciences. Special emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary cooperation and the integration into the main research areas of RWTH Aachen University (e.g. profile area Molecular Science and Engineering). The future position holder is highly committed to further development of strategic initiatives of the Chemistry Department and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of RWTH Aachen University. Teaching students in chemistry as well as in biology and medicine is expected as well as a commitment to the development of new and innovative teaching and learning methods, including interdisciplinary aspects. The requirements include a doctoral degree and additional research experience, such as a habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification) or equivalent achievements gained as a university researcher or professor or in a research position outside academia. Teaching ability and dedication are essential and the application should include proof of this. Fluent German is not required to start the position but the successful candidate will be expected to hold classes in German within the first 5 years. In addition to your cover letter, the application should include a description of your research objectives and of your teaching aspirations, a 1-2 page research plan as well as a strong CV. Participation in academic self-administration is expected. Please submit your application online by September 21, 2026 through the RWTH appointment portal at: www.berufungsportal.rwth-aachen.de For inquiries specific to the academic position, please reach out to Prof. Dr. Daniele Leonori at  daniele.leonori@rwth-aachen.de. If you encounter technical issues with the appointment portal, please get in touch with our support team at berufungsportal@rwth-aachen.de. This position is available on a part-time basis upon request. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender. RWTH Aachen University is recognized as a family-friendly institution and provides a dual career program to support partner hiring. Our Family Services Center, part of the Equal Opportunities Office, is available to offer guidance on family matters, including childcare and caregiving responsibilities. At RWTH Aachen University, we are dedicated to advancing women’s careers and strongly encourage women to apply. When candidates have equal qualifications, skills, and accomplishments, preference may be given to women, provided there are no overriding considerations in favor of another candidate. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and those with equivalent status, and we look forward to applications from international candidates. For information on the collection of personal data under Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please refer to: www.‌rwth-aachen.de/gdpr-information.

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