The Electrocatalysis research department (https://www.hi-ern.de/hi-ern/Electrocatalysis) is looking for three PhD students, which research area is to investigate fundamental relationships between electrolyte-electrode interface structure and selectivity or efficiency of chemical outcome during the preparation of complex and value-added compounds directly from the readily available feedstock.
Your tasks for selected electro-organic transformation in detail:
- Design, validation and verification of online and offline analytical methods
- Design, synthesis, and characterization of catalytic materials
- Utilization of the obtained materials as electrocatalysts
- Analysis of the activity, selectivity, and stability of electrocatalysts
- Communication of the experimental data obtained
- Writing papers and presenting the results at conferences
- Representing the institute in project meetings and collaboration with partners within HI ERN and outside
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Benefits
- A lively scientific environment within the institute and possibilities for cooperation with excellent partners at the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, the FZ Jülich, RWTH Aachen, and numerous partners in Germany and abroad
- An excellent international environment to perform sound, high-quality research at the international level and daily, hands-on experience in unique worldwide electrochemical characterization techniques
- Active participation in project meetings, as well as at national and international conferences to present the results and to develop further competences
- Interaction and cooperation with world-leading industrial partners and strong support and mentoring for setting up a future career in science and/or industry
- A comprehensive training program, including soft skills, along with an flexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private life
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days of annual leave
- Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
Requirements
- Very good MSc degree in Chemistry, Organic chemistry, or a relevant discipline
- Hands-on experience in basic organic chemistry methods - synthesis and purification
- Desirable knowledge of Material science
- Excellent self-organizational skills, ability to show initiative and work independently
- Good cooperation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent skills in spoken and written English
- Strong motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. degree within three years in a difficult cutting-edge but rewarding multidisciplinary project related to the investigation of electrode-electrolyte interfaces
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Forschungszentrum Jülich on www.fz-juelich.de to apply
For more information, kindly visit Forschungszentrum Jülich scholarship webpage.
