Location

Essen

Application area

Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry II

Post Doctoral Position (f/m/d, No 518-23)
salary group 13 TV-L

Start of employment

2023-11-01

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

39 h 50 min (100 %)

Your main tasks

In the new research profile "Natural Water to Hydrogen" the research fields of "water research" and "hydrogen" are being brought together at the UDE. 14 research groups of the UDE and 22 associated partners from academia and industry are working together to increase the sustainability of hydrogen production through anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolysis. For the first time, a fundamental understanding is to be gained of how water quality, electrodes and membranes influence each other. Using organic and inorganic lead substances, it will be quantified how or to what extent water needs to be purified before and during electrolysis.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in vibrational spectroscopy, scanning probe techniques or (electrochemical) surface science to join our team to investigate the nanoscale surface-electrochemistry of model catalysts in natural water with operando tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. The project aims to decipher the fundamental physico-chemical interplay between ions, natural organic species and catalyst and its effect on the macroscopic water splitting activity. To achieve this goal, the project relies on the further development and application of electrochemical nearfield Raman scattering combined with scanning tunneling microscopy under electrochemical working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Gather nanoscale mechanistic understanding of key nanoscale electrochemical processes at electrode surfaces during natural-water splitting by developing and employing electrochemical tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-TERS)
• Develop and conduct EC-TERS experiments, develop and employ routines for data analysis
• Cooperation with team members of “Natural Water to Hydrogen” and cooperation partners from academia and industry
• Analyze and interpret results, and communicate findings to the research team
• Publish high-quality research papers in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences
• Participation in the acquisition of research funding
• Involvement in an international and interdisciplinary summer school, workshops and conferences as well as outreach activities
• As part of the activity, the opportunity for further academic qualification is offered

Your profile

• PhD in Physical Chemistry or Experimental Physics with a specialization in vibrational spectroscopy and/or scanning probe microscopy
• Committed and creative research, demonstrated by publications in international refereed academic journals and academic publishers
• Good knowledge across these areas: vibrational spectroscopy, nearfield optics, scanning probe methodologies, spectro-electrochemistry, (electrochemical) surface science
• Experience with experiment design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation; experience in data management and application of FAIR principles
• Programming experience (e.g. Python, Mathlab, Igor Pro) is of advantage
• Professional communication skills in oral and written English

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

2023-09-15

Code number

518-23

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline has expired.

Information about the job

https://www.uni-due.de/chemie/index_en

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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