Postdoctoral in Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Join the newly founded Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW) as a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in the high-energy X-ray diffraction of catalytic interfaces for chemical hydrogen storage. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative hydrogen technologies with high sustainability potential and attractive economic prospects.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher – High-Energy X-ray Diffraction of Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage
Research Area: Catalytic interfaces for chemical hydrogen storage, high-energy X-ray diffraction, energy transition, sustainability
Location: Brainergy Park Jülich
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related disciplines
- Fundamental knowledge in structural characterization of matter, ideally synchrotron methods (e.g., X-ray diffraction, X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray microscopy)
- Extensive experiences in the fields of catalysis, chemical hydrogen storage, energy sciences, interfaces
- Experience with programming languages (ideally Python)
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Very independent and self-motivated way of working but also excellent teamwork skills
- High motivation to take on responsibility and develop own research idea
Job Description:
- Characterization of catalytic interfaces for chemical hydrogen storage on the atomic scale using operando synchrotron-based high-energy X-ray diffraction
- Design of chemical hydrogen storage reactors for operando studies
- Coordination and execution of synchrotron beam times
- Super-user on modern laboratory X-ray instruments
- Publication and presentation of results in high-ranking and recognized journals and at national and international conferences
- Collaboration with other research groups
- Supervision of PhD students and other students
- Support in the preparation of third-party funding proposals
- Support in establishing the institute
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that applications must be submitted through the official application process and not via email.
Last Date for Apply: The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your application as soon as possible.
For more information or inquiries about the offer, please feel free to contact the institute via the contact form on the website.
