MPI for Chemical Energy Conversion: Postdoc/Group Leader Position (Chemistry/Physics) 1589 views

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion and the department of “Inorganic Spectroscopy” invites applications for a Postdoc or Group Leader Position with a PhD degree in Chemistry or Physics.

Supervisor: Prof. Serena DeBeer

Duration: initially for 12 months; postdoc appointment possible for up to 3 years and a group leader appointment for up to 5 years

Salary: remunerated according to the labor agreement for public service (TVöD)

About the Job:

• Selected fellow will work as a member of the experimental X-ray spectroscopy team applying both novel in-house, as well as synchrotron-based, X-ray spectroscopic approaches to challenging questions in both biological and chemical catalysis
• strong emphasis will be placed on the development of in situ setups for monitoring reactions under in operando conditions

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold PhD degree (and possible post-doctoral experience) in experimental chemistry or physics, with previous X-ray spectroscopy experience.
• Applicant must have a strong background in spectroscopy and a sound foundation in basic concepts of inorganic chemistry (including molecular orbital and ligand field theory).
• Applicant holding experience with stop-flow methods and/or electrochemistry would be advantageous.

Application:

• Apply in digital form to Professor Dr. Serena DeBeer Secretary: gabriele.beckmann@cec.mpg.de.
• Quote the reference code “SD004” in application.
• Application documents must include:
• Cover letter with description of past experience
• CV
• Contact details of 3 referees
• Copy of degree certificate
• Candidates applying for “group leader” must also include a 3-page research statement of future research plans.