Postdoc – Chemistry: Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion 1719 views

Postdoc – Chemistry at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion

Job Code: OR003

Organization: Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion has been re-established in 2012 and the field of research has been aligned with the conversion of energy.

Department of Inorganic Spectroscopy is presently looking for candidate for a Postdoctoral candidate with a PhD degree in Chemistry.

Position Overview

The position is available in the Spectroelectro-chemistry group in the department of Inorganic Spectroscopy. The selected candidate will work in the study of molecular electro(bio)catalytic systems using insitu/ operando spectroelectrochemistry.

Time line: The position is available starting in October 2018. The post-doc will work initially on a one-year-contract.

Major tasks Involved

1. To prepare and study molecular (bio) catalysts in-situ or under operando conditions.
2. Utilization of a combination of electrochemistry with EPR and X-ray spectroscopic techniques, using both in-house as well as synchrotron based spectrometers.
3. The researcher should be prepared to work in a highly collaborative environment. The working language is English.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemistry
2. Have very good communication skills in English.
3. Good synthetic background is required, with experience in organometallic and/or polymer synthesis as well as inorganic spectroscopy knowledge.
4. Highly motivated researchers of any nationality with an excellent scientific background

Application Procedure

Please send your application in digital form to Dr. Olaf Rüdiger, olaf.ruediger@cec.mpg.de.

Please mention the reference code “OR003″in your application.

Application documents should include a cover letter with description of past experience, a curriculum vitae with the contact details of two referees and a copy of your degree certificate.

Deadline: 15th August 2018.