1 PhD Position

PROJECT: In-situ nanoscale characterization of catalytic materials

We offer a full-time PhD student to work on the in-situ characterization of electro- and photoelectrocatalytic materials employing atomic force microscopy (AFM) in the liquid phase. Cutting edge AFM based methods will be applied to decipher the local morphological and electronic material properties under reaction conditions. These studies will be combined with catalytic reactivity and spectroelectrochemical investigations to elucidate nanoscale structure-property relationships and charge-transport phenomena at solid-liquid interfaces. In a synergistic manner, it is anticipated to translate key findings into novel strategies for designing advanced catalytic materials.

Your Profile

Required

Master degree in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering

Good written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred

Highly motivated, detail- and goal-oriented with excellent problem solving skills in a multi-disciplinary team

Good data collection, analysis, and presentation skills

Knowledge about organic / inorganic material synthesis, electrochemistry, or nanoscale characterization methods

What we offer

Fixed term contract for 36 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund)

Highly stimulating interdisciplinary environment with unique access to state-of-the-art synthesis and characterization tools, cutting edge research facilities and collaborations both at HZB and FHI

Work place at the Fritz Haber Institute located in the quiet south-west of Germany’s capital Berlin, which is a large, tolerant and cosmopolitan city offering a wide variety of culture, art, music, and outdoor opportunities.

Your application
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae listing education, research experience, and publications, a statement on their motivation for joining the group and their career objective (max. 1 page), copies of academic transcripts, and names and contacts of two references. We particularly welcome applications from women. Preference will be given to handicapped applicants provided equal suitability. We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by 31.10.2019. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by email or by mail in the application process.