In 1789, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe arranged for him to be an associate professor of chemistry and technology at the University of Jena. For a period of time, Göttling served as Goethe's primary source for chemical knowledge.
In 1789, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe arranged for him to be a chemistry and technology professor at the University of Jena. For some time, Göttling served as Goethe's primary source of chemical knowledge.