Post-Doctoral Position 2019 in DIFFER, Netherlands

Post-Doctoral Position 2019 in DIFFER, Netherlands

Designation/Position- Post-Doctoral Position 2019 in DIFFER


Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER), Netherlands invites application for Post-Doctoral Position 2019 in DIFFER from eligible and interested candidates 

About- DIFFER is the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, one of the nine research institutes of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). The institute focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to energy research, combining physics, chemistry, engineering and materials science. DIFFER’s research takes place in two main themes: Solar Fuels for the conversion and storage of renewable energy and Fusion Energy as a clean and unlimited source of energy.

Based on very promising preliminary results, obtained with model low-performance photoanodes, through a joint collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe, we aim to expand the concept to state-of-the-art photoelectrodes that can be scaled up. The source of our inspiration is the latest conventional PEC cell strategies which however cannot be directly applied in air based PEM-PEC operation.

Research/Job Area-  Physics, Chemistry and Material Science

Project Title- MAKING FUEL FROM AMBIENT AIR

Location-  Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER),
Netherlands

Eligibility/Qualification–

Research group seek enthusiastic candidates that are willing to work in an international and interdisciplinary team of physicists, chemists and material scientists.

The candidate should have a PhD in photoelectrochemical cells, or electrochemistry or material science and has preferably post-doc experience.

Knowledge in at least two of the following fields is required: photoelectrochemistry, materials science and polymeric electrolyte membranes.

The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research.

Good verbal and written communication skills (in English) are mandatory.

Job/Position Description- 

The research tasks are highly interdisciplinary and will perfectly line up with emerging research lines and granted projects at DIFFER.

  • Top down nanostructuring of electrode substrates with electrochemical methods
  • Wet chemical deposition of low band gap photoabsorbers and co-catalysts
  • Functionalization of photoelectrodes with spray coating techniques
  • Assembling and characterizing solid state photoelectrochemical cells (LSV, EIS)
  • Physico- chemical- and structural material characterization (UV-Vis, XRD, XPS, SEM)
  • Run and optimize a prototype PEC cell for outdoor operation
  • Prepare scientific papers and conference communications.
  • Contribute to the scientific and collaborative research environment at DIFFER.

How to Apply-  In case you are interested you can apply by submitting an application letter, a grade list and full resume. Please refer to vacancy 18.017. The letter of application and other documents may be sent electronically as single PDF-files (in the following format lastname_appl.letter, lastname_CV, etc), to vacancies@differ.nl

For Contact- Further information on the vacancy is available through, Dr M. Tsampas, e-mail: m.tsampas@differ.nl and CEPEA website www.differ.nl/research/cepea and the Working at DIFFER webpage: https://www.differ.nl/working-at

Last Date for Apply–  28 February 2019

Click here to see details- 

Click Here for Official Website-

How to write an attractive research proposal?

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter – Prepare Yourself

6 golden tips for finding successful postdoctoral opportunities

Postdoc Position in Denmark, Aarhus University

Some Effective Tool to Improve Your Research Writing Skill

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here