News

––– 14.04.2025

We are hiring: PhD students

Ec=m2 will hire ten Scholars in pursuit of a PhD degree in Chemistry, Materials Sciences or Physics with a passion for the manipulation, characterization and modelling of chemical bonds.
Submit your application by the 31st May 2025!
Details to be found here.

––– 14.04.2025

We are hiring: Postdoc on Surface Characterization

Ec=m2 is looking for Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Surface Characterization to start on the 1st October 2025. Do you hold a PhD in Natural Sciences or Engineering (in chemistry, physic, materials sciences, etc.) and have prior experience in surface characterization, preferably using atomic force microscopy (AFM)? Do you want to establish an independent scientific career in this field?
Submit your application by the 31st May 2025!
Details to be found here.

––– 14.04.2025

We are hiring: Scientific Coordinator

Ec=m2 is looking for a Full-Time Scientific Coordinator to start on the 1st October 2025. Do you hold a PhD in Natural Sciences or Engineering (in chemistry, physic, materials sciences, etc.)? Are you excited about the idea of coordinating a major coordinated research program at Saarland University for the next five years (and possibly beyond)?
Submit your application by the 31st May 2025!
Details to be found here.

––– 05.03.2025

Advisory Board of Ec=m² complete

Three researchers of the highest caliber have agreed to join the Advisory Board of Ec=m2: Professors Viktoria Gessner from RUB Bochum, Christoph Janiak from HHU Düsseldorf and Martin Kaupp from TU Berlin. We are delighted to have you on board and excited to receive your valuable feedback on our research and teaching strategies.

––– 15.11.2024

Ec=m² retained for funding

We are going to be funded!
Today, the RTG selection commission of the German Research Foundation (DFG) decided to support Ec=m2. We cannot wait to get started!
DFG press release

––– 02.09.2024

On-site evaluation of Ec=m²

The DFG reviewer panel visited Saarland University. Good vibes and lively discussion during presentation and poster session. Two and half months until funding decision. In the meantime, no idle finger crossing, but preparing for a positive funding decision.