2 Postdoc and PhD position: Interface Science 2332 views

The Department of Interface Science at the Fritz Haber Institute is offering a Postdoc and PhD positions in advanced functional materials with applications in heterogeneous catalysis, energy conversion and electrochemistry, headed by Prof. Beatriz Roldan Cuenya.

About the project:

• The project is Probing the structure of advanced materials for thermal and electrocatalysis using synchrotron radiation
• A central aspect of this project is the application and development of complimentary synchrotron radiation techniques (X-ray absorption spectroscopy, high-energy X-ray diffraction coupled with pair distribution function analysis, small-angle X-ray scattering) that provide information about the transformations of the catalyst structure and composition on different length scales under catalytically relevant conditions.
• The PostDoc position is initially limited to two years with the option for an extension.
• The PhD position is typically for three years.

Requirements:

For Postdoc applicant

• PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related field.
• Experience with synchrotron-based techniques (X-ray absorption spectroscopy, high-energy X-ray diffraction coupled with pair distribution function analysis or small-angle X-ray scattering) is required.
• Good language and communication skills in English are needed.
• Basic programming skills and experience and interest in data analysis and data science would be profitable.

For PhD applicant

• Master degree in physics, chemistry, material science or related field.
• Previous experience with synchrotron-based techniques (X-ray absorption spectroscopy, high-energy X-ray diffraction coupled with pair distribution function analysis or small-angle X-ray scattering) would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Good language and communication skills in English are needed.
• Basic programming skills and experience and/or interest in data analysis and data science would be profitable.

Applications:

Apply via online application portal including:

• Cover letter
• List of publications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references.