Postdoc in Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Join the newly founded Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW) and contribute to innovative hydrogen technologies aimed at addressing sustainability challenges and promoting economic potential.
Postdoc – Design and Development of a Modular High Throughput Sample Environment for Chemical Hydrogen Storage Investigations
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Location
Brainergy Park, Jülich
Research Area
Chemical Hydrogen Storage, Catalysis, Energy Storage, X-ray Methods, Synchrotron Science
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Educational Background | Master’s degree with PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. |
| Skillset | Extensive knowledge of X-ray methods, synchrotron science, catalysis, energy storage, and programming (ideally Python). |
| Language Proficiency | Fluent in written and spoken English. |
| Work Style | Independent, self-motivated, with excellent teamwork skills. |
| Experience | Experience in programmatic approaches and willingness for regular business trips. |
Job Description
- Design and develop a modular high throughput sample environment for chemical hydrogen storage investigations under realistic conditions.
- Optimize and test the sample environment for reactors in serial production for operando studies.
- Conduct operando investigations of catalyst structures using high energy X-ray methods (scattering, spectroscopy, imaging) at in-house and synchrotron beamlines.
- Investigate relationships between catalyst structure, morphology, and performance (reactivity, selectivity, efficiency) under realistic long-term deployment conditions.
- Coordinate and execute synchrotron beam times and collaborate with other groups within INW.
- Present research results at international conferences and contribute to scientific publications and project reports.
- Supervise PhD and other students, support in establishing the institute, and assist in writing grants for third-party funding.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the provided contact form on the webpage. Please note that applications will not be accepted via email.
Last Date to Apply
September 7, 2025
Join us in shaping a sustainable future through innovative research in hydrogen technologies!
