Technical Assistant (Technical Assistant - natural history museums and research institutes)

Your Tasks

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university with a wide range of disciplines. 200 years of history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: the University of Bonn is one of the most significant universities in Germany and has been awarded Excellence University status.

The research group of Prof. Dr. Florian Kraus at the Institut für Anorganische Chemie is looking for a permanent, full-time

Technical Assistant

at the earliest possible date.

The chemistry of Prof. Kraus's research group spans a wide area from fundamental research to research with application potential. In particular, the extraordinary research focus on fluorine chemistry is unique in Germany. They research the chemically unknown, explore new chemistry, and discover amazing physical properties. Using special preparation and versatile analytical methods, they penetrate unusual compounds that no human has ever seen before. This gain in knowledge prepares the ground for future developments and as-yet unpredictable applications.

Your tasks:

• Preparation and handling of starting compounds and usual laboratory work,
• Assistance in the preparation and handling of new compounds (research preparations),
• Use of analytical methods for the identification of known and characterization of unknown compounds,
• Documentation and evaluation of results,
• Management and inventory control of laboratory materials,
• Cooperation in practical courses for students in Bachelor's and Master's programs,
• Supervision and maintenance of the chemical and equipment stock; creation and updating of SOPs,
• Lecture assistance,
• Cooperation in the central single-crystal structure analysis.

Your Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as a state-recognized Technical Assistant (Chemical-Technical; CTA) or training as a laboratory technician, or possess equivalent proven professional knowledge and experience,
• Knowledge of MS-Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.),
• Good communication skills and social competence,
• Careful way of working,
• Knowledge of the English language,
• Committed, flexible, team-oriented, and interested in further training.

We Offer

• A varied and demanding activity at one of the largest employers in the region,
• Opportunities for training and further education,
• Company pension scheme (VBL),
• Numerous offers from university sports,
• Very good connections to public transport due to the central location in Bonn, as well as the possibility to use low-cost parking options,
• Remuneration according to Entgeltgruppe 6 TV-L.

The University of Bonn promotes an open, appreciative, and non-discriminatory university culture and actively commits itself to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. We strive to reduce structural disadvantages and strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or worldview, disability, or age.

Applications from women as well as people with severe disabilities and persons equivalent to them will be given preferential consideration within the framework of the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (LGG) NRW and the Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) IX.

If you are interested in this position with the reference number 2026/358, please send your complete and meaningful application documents via the online application form by 30.08.2026. For further information, Dr. Schnakenburg (Tel.: 0228 /73 5805) is happy to assist you.