Location

Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Physics

Post Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d, No. 548-23)
EG 13 TV-L

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. In this context one of the fundamental questions is to whether the mechanism of the oxidative half of electrolysis (the Oxygen Evolution Reaction) changes with water quality. We seek a post-doctoral researcher to address this question in well-defined experimental program.

Start of employment

2023-11-01

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

39 h 50 min (100%)

Your main tasks

• Characterize the mechanisms of water electrolysis and related oxidation reactions on Ni-oxide electrodes with unconventional electrolytes using operando nonlinear optical and mixed optoelectronic techniques.
• Conduct femtosecond resolved spectroscopy using amplified laser systems and perform electrochemical characterization of model systems of varying complexity.
• Cooperation with team members of “Natural Water to Hydrogen” and cooperation partners from academia and industry.
• Quantitatively analyze experimental observables by solving systems of coupled differential equations. 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 related electrochemistry, surface science, (non)linear optical spectroscopy or related topics.
• Committed researcher, demonstrated by publications in international refereed academic journals and academic publishers
• Good knowledge across multiple of these areas: nonlinear spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, amplified lasers, physical electrochemistry or related fields
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Labview, Matlab, Julia or Python.
• Experience with experimental data collection, analysis, and interpretation, experience in data management and application of FAIR principles
• 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 pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• a family-friendly approach with care for your children and advice on your caregiving responsibilities
• a broad range of further education and training opportunities, individual mentoring
• excellent public transport connections and free parking spaces
• attractive sports and health offers (university sports)

Application deadline

2023-09-15

Code number

548-23

Application

Unfortunately, the application deadline has expired.

Information about the job

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

https://www.uni-due.de/ag-campen/

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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