Stellenausschreibung

Location

Duisburg

Application area

Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems, Applied Quantum Materials

Post-Doc (f/m/d, Nr. 617-25)
EG 13 TV-L

The future use of hydrogen in industrial processes poses significant challenges. For instance, the embrittlement of steels (e.g., flanges, pipe transitions) due to hydrogen uptake can lead to catastrophic failures, and there are currently no non-destructive testing methods for this hydrogen uptake. It is therefore the long-term vision to develop a non-destructive sensor principle based on electronic changes due to hydrogen uptake. The benefits would be apparent: such a sensor could be used to characterise materials in use, make meaningful estimates of their service life and improve safety technology – all of which would increase the cost-efficiency of using these materials.

In order to develop this sensor principle, defined model materials will be charged with hydrogen. The electronic changes due to hydrogen uptake will be monitored by a combination of electronic transport characterization (Seebeck measurements) as well as terahertz (THz) time domain spectroscopy.

Hereby, we want to clarify the following research questions: i) Can hydrogen be systematically detected in a metal sample using a combination of Seebeck measurement and THz spectroscopy? ii) How well can this be quantified? ii) Both methods act on the surface, so how well can the surface signal be correlated with the bulk values?

Start of employment

at the earliest possible date

Duration of employment

2 years

Working time

39 h 50 min (part-time employment is possible)

Your main tasks

Independent work on the specified research topic
Assistance in supervising doctoral candidates and students during their master's and bachelor's theses

Your profile

Above-average university degree in physics or a comparable subject, as well as doctoral studies in the field of THz spectroscopy
Previous scientific experience, such as knowledge of experimental physics and/or materials science, and publication experience are required
Experience abroad is desirable

We offer you

- a research-intensive environment at an internationally leading institution for water research
- an interesting, responsible job with great potential for your creativity
- a working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
- a pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
- family-friendliness through care options for your children
- advice on family care tasks
- a broad range of further training options and individual training
- an excellent public transport infrastructure and free parking
- attractive sports and health offers (university sports)
- the possibility of home office

Application deadline

2025-12-19

Code number

617-25

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline has expired.

Information about the job

Information about the working group of Applied Quantum Materials can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/empi/aqm/

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