Doctoral Student (f/m/d) in Pump-Probe Ultrafast X-Ray Spectroscopy of Photocatalytic Materials

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Germany

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Berlin, BERLIN
Deadline: 04 Apr 2024

22 Mar 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

4 Apr 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:

Atomic-Scale Dynamics in Light-Energy Conversion

Area of research:

Promotion

Job description:

Reference No. PS 2024/3

The Department Atomic-Scale Dynamics in Light-Energy Conversion is looking for

Doctoral Student (f/m/d) in Pump-Probe Ultrafast X-Ray Spectroscopy of Photocatalytic Materials

Your Tasks

  • You will conduct in-house research in the field of ultrafast dynamics in molecular materials (transition-metal complexes, organic framework materials, etc.).
  • You will participate in the use and further development of time-resolved soft and hard X-ray spectroscopy setups at BESSY II.
  • You will develop and use a femtosecond laser spectroscopy setup.
  • You will use and develop advanced X-ray spectroscopy theory and data analysis tools.
  • You will prepare samples and characterize them using in-house facilities.
  • You will participate in experiments with external collaborators and users at national and international synchrotron and X-ray free-electron laser facilities.
  • You will publish and present results at (inter-)national conferences and meetings.

Your Profile

  • Master?s degree or diploma in chemistry, physics, materials science, or similar discipline with above average marks
  • Basic expertise in data acquisition and data analysis
  • Proven experience in experimental techniques and instrumentation for characterizing solids and/or molecules
  • Good knowledge of physics for the description of excited states in molecules, nanoparticles and/or solids
  • High level of interest in instrumentation and technique development
  • Good oral and written communications skills in English
  • High level of ability to work independently
  • Willingness to work in a team in an international environment

Please submit:

  • Bachelor's and master's grades
  • 2?3 names of people who can provide letters of recommendation on your research capabilities
  • A 1?2 page personal statement that describes your motivation to conduct a PhD in the field of ultrafast spectroscopy and catalysis

Further Information

Prof. Dr. Renske M. van der Veen

+49 30 8062 15059

[email protected]

Closing Date: 04.04.2024

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.


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Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2323/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
E-mail

[email protected]
Website

https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/2323/Description/2?lang=eng

Contact
City

Berlin
Website

https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/en
Street

Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1
Postal Code

14109
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+49 30 8062-0
Fax

+49 30 8062-42181

STATUS: EXPIRED

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