TUTOR leverages expertise and partnerships from prior funded projects (e.g. RTG 2482/ModISC ) to provide outstanding doctoral research opportunities.
Our TUTOR program aims at training the next generation of researchers in the basic understanding and advanced developing of light-driven physical and chemical processes.
6 PhD scholarships in the Jürgen Manchot Graduate School Tuning Triplets for Optics and Reactivity (TUTOR)
The Jürgen Manchot Graduate School TUning Triplets for Optics and Reactivity (TUTOR) offers an innovative, structured training and research program in a both stimulating and interdisciplinary field of organic synthesis, spectroscopy and theoretical chemistry. Highly motivated and excellent candidates holding a MSc degree in chemistry, business chemistry, biochemistry or related subjects are strongly encouraged to apply. Outstanding graduates with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, business chemistry, biochemistry or related subjects may be admitted to a fast-track doctoral program after completing the subject-specific preparatory studies defined in the doctoral regulations .
The scholarship comprises inter alia a monthly allowance of 1,900 € plus 200 € for additional expenses over a period of 3.5 years as well as a budget for material expenses and financial support for the attendance of national and international conferences.
Why you should consider to apply:
Publications
We encourage our students to publish as first authors, giving you as early‑career scientist the opportunity to impact the field, boost your academic profile, and build research credibility.
Excellent Supervision
We aim for students to finish in 3.5 years, using a structured timeline for focus, and provide co‑supervision by TUTOR PIs to enrich research and broaden academic outlook.
Scholarship Information
The scholarship offers a monthly stipend of €1,900 plus €200 for additional expenses over 3.5 years, along with funding for materials and national and international conference travel.
Family Support & Equal Opportunities
Measures to promote work–life balance and gender equality include inclusive recruitment, career development support, mentoring, childcare assistance, and flexible funding arrangements.
How to apply:
Requirements
TUTOR invites PhD candidates for advanced research in organic chemistry, spectrocopy and theoretical modelling.
Highly motivated and excellent candidates holding a M.Sc. degree in chemistry, business chemistry or related subjets are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application documents
Include a detailed CV including academic background, research experience, and publications.
Include a motivation letter describing why you would like to join the graduate school program and your research interests. Include a statement for which project you apply.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and transcript of records
Transcripts of previous study, including credit hours and marks obtained and copies of relevant diplomas and degrees in English or German. Please do not scan with more than 300 dpi in black/white or grayscale.
Submitted certificates must contain grades and should be accompanied by an official rating scale of the issuing institution. Do not send unrequested certificates or documents like additional attestations of university courses etc.
Include contact details of at least two academic referees.
Application process
Submit your application electronically via the application form.
Fill all required fields and upload your documents.
Please scan all documents requested and preferably put them into a single, separate pdf‐file with a max. size of 5 MB.
Please do not scan with more than 300 dpi in black/white or grayscale.
Submitted certificates must contain grades and should be accompanied by an official rating scale of the issuing institution. Do not send unrequested certificates or documents like additional attestations of university courses etc.
Ensure that your application documents are complete (preferably in a separate, single pdf‐file): Curriculum vitae, motivation letter, certificates of your academic education steps, referees.
Your application will be reviewed within 4-weeks of submission.
After the review process, potential candidates will be invited to an interview, conducted on-site or by video depending on location.
Within 2-weeks after the interview the interviewed candidates will receive the results.
The program will start in September 2026.
Contact
Coordinator:
Dr. Martina Holz
Phone: +49 211 81 15592
Email: tutor (at) hhu.de
Location: Building 26.21 Level U1 Room 28
