Location

Essen

Application area

Faculty of Chemistry

Scientific Researcher (f/m/d, No. 487-26)
TV-L 13 (brutto 39.747 € - 56.493 €)

Research activities in the Disch group are centered on the structure, magnetism, and dynamics in functional nanoscale materials. Our long-term goal is an understanding of structure and magnetism from the atomic scale through nanoscale morphology to macroscopic applications. We address this using and developing novel X-ray and neutron scattering methods, combined with macroscopic magnetization measurements.

You will be embedded in the international, DFG-funded research collaboration MemGrain, which investigates the effect of nanoscale grain boundaries on the proton conduction in barium zirconate membranes. The project combines materials synthesis with structural analysis and diffusion studies by X-ray and neutron scattering.

Start of employment

as soon as possible

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

26 hours 41 Min. (67%)

Your main tasks

• Synthesize perovskite proton-conducting materials and characterize their structural and physical properties
• Conduct scattering experiments at large-scale (synchrotron/neutron) research facilities
• Analyze the local and long-range crystallographic structure using total scattering / pair distribution function (PDF) analysis
• Investigate proton diffusion using neutron scattering techniques
• Document research results and manage research data
• Present and publish results at national and international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals; contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration

Your profile

• Above-average university degree (1st state examination, diploma or master's degree) in chemistry or a related field of at least 8 semesters of standard study time.
• Strong interest in structure-property relationships in nanoscale materials.
• Experience with synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanoscale materials.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• High degree of self-initiative, analytical thinking, creativity, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Advantageous: background in crystallography and experience with X-ray or neutron scattering.
• Advantageous: experience with handling large datasets and/or programming.

The successful candidate is expected to pursue a cumulative (publication-based) PhD within the framework of the project.

We offer you

• An interesting PhD topic under excellent supervision
• An active interdisciplinary research environment between chemistry, physics and materials science
• Access to and training on state-of-the-art equipment and large-scale research facilities
• A varied range of tasks in a dynamic, international team with respectful cooperation
• A wide range of further education and training programs, and individual induction training
• A family-friendly university: childcare facilities and counseling for family care responsibilities
• Excellent public transport connections, free parking, university sports and health programs

Application deadline

2026-11-05

Code number

487-26

Application

Your application should contain:

• • A cover letter (max. 1 page) describing your motivation for pursuing this work and how you expect the work to fit into your long-term goals.
  • A CV including relevant hands-on experience.
  • Diplomas with grades.
  • Contact details of at least two references familiar with your work.

Please email your application as one PDF file, quoting reference number 487-26, to Prof. Dr. Sabrina Disch, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Chemistry, 45141 Essen, sabrina.disch@uni-due.de

Information about the job

Information about the research group: https://www.uni-due.de/chemie/ak_disch/ak_disch.php

Open minded

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Learn more

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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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