PhD position: Mechanochemical synthesis of nanocrystalline metal chalcogenides for efficient energy conversion

Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia

Updated: 4 months ago
Deadline: 16 Jun 2023

26 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Department

Department of Mechanochemistry
Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Environmental science » Natural resources management
Engineering » Materials engineering
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Slovakia
Application Deadline

16 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Bratislava)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Not Applicable
Hours Per Week

37.5
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2023
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We offer a 4-year PhD study position focused on: Mechanochemical synthesis of nanocrystalline metal chalcogenides for efficient energy conversion

Supervisor: RNDr. Matej Baláž, PhD., https://ugt.saske.sk/en/staff/basic-info/?user_no=8905&publication_auth…

Summary: Metal chalcogenides (sulfides, selenides, and tellurides) are currently being intensively researched for their broad-spectrum application in materials science. The most important is their application for energy conversion, especially in electrocatalysis (e.g. production of hydrogen by splitting water), in photocatalysis (decomposition of organic pollutants using light), or as thermoelectric materials (transformation of waste heat into electricity). Nanocrystalline metal chalcogenides are usually prepared via complicated, cost-intensive and environmentally burdensome processes. Mechanochemical synthesis using ball milling represents an environmentally acceptable alternative, as nanocrystalline products can be obtained very quickly (sometimes in seconds) in one step from powdered reactants, without the use of solvents, external heating or elevated pressures. Within the proposed PhD. study, selected metal chalcogenides will be mechanochemically prepared and tested in cooperation with institutions at home and abroad for possible use in the processes mentioned above.

 

Please, contact the supervisor until June 5, 2023 for further procedures (before the deadline). 

For the application procedure and further information please check the following link:

https://ugt.saske.sk/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/PhD-2023-EN…

 


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Country
Slovakia
City
Kosice
Postal Code
04001
Street
Watsonova 45

Where to apply
E-mail

ivanic@saske.sk

Contact
City

Košice
Website

http://ugt.saske.sk/en
Street

Watsonova 45
Postal Code

040 01

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