Postdoctoral Position (f/m/d) Understanding material dynamics in catalytic biomass conversion

Location

Berlin | Germany

Job description

The Department of Interface Science () headed by Prof. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya at the Fritz Haber Institute carries out cutting-edge research on advanced functional materials with applications in heterogeneous catalysis, energy conversion and electrochemistry. By combining unique synthesis methods, state-of-the art tools for experimental characterization and advanced approaches to data analysis, atomistic details of thermal catalysis and electrochemical reactions at gas/solid and liquid/solid interfaces are revealed. In particular, structure-reactivity correlations on nanostructured materials can be established, paving the way for the rational design of novel catalytic materials.

Postdoctoral position (m/f/d)

Understanding material dynamics in catalytic biomass conversion

The goal is to rationalize complex structure-reactivity relationships in heterogeneous catalysis on the molecular level focusing on topics related to energy conversion, in particular biomass conversion. The successful candidate will be responsible for the advanced characterization of the involved catalysts by electron microscopy and complementary integral techniques (e.g. vibrational spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, chemi- and physisorption, thermogravimetric analysis). The project further includes the planning of experiments, data analyses and summarizing the results for regular progress meetings with the collaborators.

Your profile

We expect the candidate to have:

• A PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, Physical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering related to the field of material science or catalysis.
• A strong publication record.
• Excellent abilities in characterizing inorganic solids by electron microscopy (HRTEM, STEM, EELS) and complementary techniques
(such as XPS, chemi- and physisorption, and vibrational spectroscopy).
• Ability to solve scientific and instrumental challenges.
• A good portion of pragmatism and the potential to look beyond their own horizon are required.
• Collaborative spirit and good English skills.

Your application

Please submit your application via our online application portal as soon as possible including the following documents until March 18th, 2024 :

• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Names and contact of three references

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted .

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Thomas Lunkenbein ( [email protected] ), Inorganic Chemistry Department

Max Planck Society

The Max Planck Society endeavors to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society aims to increase the participation of women in research. Therefore, applications by women are particularly welcome. The Max Planck Society is also committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

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