Doctoral Candidate (DC) / Ph.D Position

**Job Description**
This Ph.D. position, focusing on “Designing molecular descriptors for single electron chemistry,” is offered as part of the CATALOOP Doctoral Network. The network aims to develop powerful, data-driven workflows for stereoselective catalysis. The role involves comprehensive training in data-driven experimental approaches for challenging asymmetric catalytic methods, fostering a unique skill set relevant for both academia and industry. The position is co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Anat Milo (Ben-Gurion University) and Prof. Dr. Daniele Leonori (RWTH Aachen), with an initial base at RWTH Aachen for 12 months, followed by a base at Ben-Gurion University.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Good knowledge of English
• Experience with quantum chemical calculations (advantageous)
• Previous international experience (desirable)

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemistry
• Comparable disciplines
Other:
• Completed scientific university degree which gives access to the corresponding qualification level
• Candidates must not have obtained a Ph.D title elsewhere
• Candidates must not have lived in Germany nor Israel for more than 12 months combined in the three years before October 2025 (according to MSCA mobility regulations)

**Experience**
Other:
• Sound specialist knowledge in Organic and/or Organometallic Synthesis and Catalysis
• Experience in the analysis of organic compounds (especially NMR methods)
• Experience in synthetic molecular chemistry under inert gas (advantageous)

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