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Research associate (m/f/x) in Data Science in Chemistry

Bochum, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALEN💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-21

Core

Postdoctoral researcher applying data science and machine learning to model reaction networks, predict reactivity/selectivity/yield, and identify new catalysts in organometallic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis.

Role type

Postdoctoral researcher (scientific staff)

Builds

Data-driven models of reaction networks and catalyst identification

Domain

Chemistry (Organometallic synthesis, Homogeneous catalysis) + Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

Quantum-chemical calculations, Machine learning, Python programming, Statistical analysis, Research project management, Scientific publishing, Teaching

Preferred skills

Homogeneous catalysis experience, High-performance computing cluster management

Technologies

ORCA, Multiwfn, AIM, NumPy, SciPy, pandas, Scikit-learn, RDKit, PyTorch

Responsibilities

Perform quantum-chemical calculations to elucidate reaction mechanisms; Create and validate models for structure-activity relationships; Collaborate with experimentalists to validate data collection; Supervise students and support teaching in Data Science/ML; Compile results into publications

Seniority

Postdoctoral researcher

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