Location

Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Technical Chemistry III

Post Doctoral Position (f/m/d, No. 253-25) at universities
Payment according to Grade 13 TV-L

Start of employment

01.10.2025

Duration of employment

2 years

Working time

39 h. 50 min. (100 %)

Your main tasks

Evaluation of the CO2 electroreduction activity of multimetal-based electrocatalysts using scanning electrochemical cell microscopy in the framework of different DFG based projects.

• Implementation of the double-barrel based SECCM technique
• Conduction of SECCM measurements performed on material libraries obtained using Ni, Co, Cu, Ag, or other metals, including compositionally complex solid solutions.
• High-throughput characterization of material libraries using scanning droplet cell (SDC) or SECCM.
• Evaluation of the samples using atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
• Interpretation of the SECCM data. Correlation of the SECCM data with the results obtained by other methods.
• Manuscript writing, correlation of the electrochemical data with the structural data in collaboration with cooperation partners that are synthesizing the catalysts via the sputtering technique.
• Storage of experimental data and organized data, according to FAIR principles"
• In addition, you will be involved in the implementation and execution of courses, and/or the supervision of students, according to the DFG rules.

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated employee with an excellent academic record. We expect him/her to have an interest in interdisciplinary projects.

• Above-average university degree in Chemistry, chemical engineering or physics (diploma or master's degree) with at least 8 semesters of regular study time
• PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering with specialization in electrocatalysis, electrochemistry, technical chemistry
• Previous experience in nano-electrochemical techniques (such as SECCM, SECM, etc.) is an advantage.
• previous scientific experience (e.g. knowledge of empirical research methods, laboratory procedures, experience with statistical analyses and corresponding software/other applications) necessary/desirable
• Technical skills are essential for the project at hand. Previous experience in electrocatalysis, in particular in the field of CO₂ electroreduction, and in MatLab, Python or LabView is an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of the German language is preferred but not mandatory.

We offer you

• a varied, multifaceted field of activity in a research-intensive environment
• an interesting, responsible job with great creative potential, where you will get to know the diverse tasks and developments of research transfer and have contacts with almost all areas of the UDE
• Interdisciplinary research at a very high level
• a non-discriminatory working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• a broad range of further education and training opportunities, individual mentoring

Application deadline

2025-06-20

Code number

253-25

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline has expired.

Information about the job

Information about the faculty and the position to be advertised can be found at

https://www.uni-due.de/tech3chem/

www.uni-due.de

The University of Duisburg- Essen aims to promote the diversity of its members

(s. http://www.uni-due.de/diversity)

It aims to increase the proportion of women among scientific staff and therefore strongly encourages

applications from women with relevant qualifications.

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women are given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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