Physicist as PhD Student – New Concepts in Catalysis (m/f/d)

Applications are invited for a PhD student position at the Erlangen Center for Interface Research and Catalysis, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Group of Prof- Jörg Libuda-

Ihre Aufgaben

Research topic will cover surface science studies on model catalysts using in situ spectroscopy and microscopy-

The research project aims at acquiring molecular level understanding of catalytic processes using innovative materials concepts- The range of experimental methods will comprise state-of-the-art spectroscopy (vibrational spectroscopy) and microscopy (scanning tunnelling microscopy, atomic force microscopy) in ultra-high vacuum at liquid/solid interfaces and gas/solid interfaces- The project is embedded into interdisciplinary and international cooperations involving partner groups from natural science and engineering ()-

Ihr Profil

Notwendige Qualifikationen:

We expect flexibility and commitment, but also communication skills and the capability to work in a team- For application as a PhD student, a diploma or master degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or materials science is required- Specific experience in the research field is not mandatory-

Stellenzusatz

The Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg (www-fau-eu) is among the top-ranked Universities in chemistry research in Germany- In particular, FAU is ranked 1st in the field of Chemical Solid State and Surface Research (DFG Funding Atlas)- We offer leading-edge projects, state-of-the-art equipment and excellent working conditions- The Erlangen Center for Interface Research and Catalysis (www-ecrc-fau-eu) covers state-of-the-art research on catalysis and interfaces in all its facets from basic research to process development- At the Chair of Interface Research and Catalysis (Libuda Group, ) we focus on the fundamental understanding of chemical processes at complex interfaces- The group explores complex model interfaces, covering surface science, electrocatalysis, photochemistry, in situ and operandi studies- Specifically we aim at the mechanistic understanding of chemical processes associated with energy conversion, energy storage, sustainable chemical production and innovative materials synthesis-

The university promotes gender equality and aims at increasing the fraction of women in science- Handicapped persons are preferred if equally qualified-

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Arbeitszeit

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