Doctoral Student (f/m/d) for the Development of Thin Film Photocatalysts for Solar-Driven Oxidation Processes
9 May 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie- Research Field
Physics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Germany- Application Deadline
9 Jun 2024 - 21:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
To be defined- Job Status
Other- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Work group:
Solar Fuels
Area of research:
Promotion
Job description:
Reference No. CE 2024/9
The Institute Solar Fuels is looking for
Doctoral Student (f/m/d) for the Development of Thin Film Photocatalysts for Solar-Driven Oxidation Processes
Your Tasks
- Synthesis and characterization of metal oxide-based thin film photocatalysts on porous substrates.
- Functionalization of the photocatalysts with selective oxidation (co)catalysts.
- Investigation of photocatalytic conversion of molecules like glycerol to higher-value products and identification of performance bottlenecks.
- Develop strategies to improve the energy conversion efficiency, product selectivity, and stability.
- Develop methods that allow upscaling of photoelectrodes to sizes suitable for a demonstration reactor.
- Drive collaborative efforts with internal and external partners and publish the results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at (inter)national conferences.
Your Profile
- Master's degree in materials science, physics or chemistry
- Strong background in (photo)electrochemistry and/or photocatalysis
- Good understanding of semiconductor physics
- Experience with gas phase- or solution-based thin film deposition techniques
- Passion for research and the ability to work independently
- Good self-organization and teamwork skills
- Good spoken and written English communication skills
Fixed term contract for 48 months. Payment is made in accordance with the collective agreement for public service (TVöD-Bund). To apply, use the application system to submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of publications (if any). Additionally, please complete the questions in the application system according to the instructions.
Further Information
Prof. Dr. R. van de Krol
+49 30 8062 - 43035
Closing Date: 09.06.2024
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
Requirements
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2355/Description/2?lang=eng
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Berlin
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]- Website
https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2355/Description/2?lang=eng
Contact
- City
Berlin- Website
https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/en- Street
Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1- Postal Code
14109
[email protected]- Phone
+49 30 8062-0- Fax
+49 30 8062-42181
STATUS: EXPIRED
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