Postdoc in Surface Structures of Supported Catalytically Active Liquid Metal Solutions (Forschungszentrum Jülich)

Join our team to the next possible date as Postdoc - Surface structures of supported catalytically active liquid metal solutions (SCALMS) Would you like to actively shape the structural change in the Rhenish mining area together with us? With us you have the chance to join the newly founded Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW) with your ideas right from the start. Together with the H2 demonstration region, the INW forms the "Helmholtz Cluster for sustainable and Infrastructure-Compatible Hydrogen Economy" (HC-H2). Here, scientific foundations are laid in the field of innovative hydrogen technologies in order to advance research and development approaches with high sustainability potential and attractive economic prospects. At the subinstitute "Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage" (INW-1, Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Steinrück), we investigate mechanisms and processes in (electro)chemical energy storage. For the purposes, we develop and use advanced (X-ray-based) methods as well as modern data reduction und data evaluation methods. Institute issuing the offer: INW-1 Your Job: Development and characterization of supported catalytically active liquid metal solutions (SCALMS) (e.g. Ga84Pt) Investigation of SCALMS surface structures using surface sensitive X-ray methods (e.g. E-ray reflectivity, X-ray fluorescence) Design of cells and reactors for operando studies Coordination and execution of synchrotron beamtimes Collaboration with other groups, in particular at INW and at synchrotron facilities (DESY, ESRF, BNL) Extended visits to synchrotron facilities Participation in international conferences (including presenting your research results) Preparation of scientific publications and project reports Supervision of PhD students and other students Support in the preparation of third-party funding proposals Support in establishing the institute Your Profile: Master`s degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related disciplines Extensive knowledge of X-ray methods Knowledge of X-ray reflectivity Experience with vacuum chambers Experience in energy storage 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 Willingness for regular business trips Our Offer: We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with: Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development Extensive company health management Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time ) Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download. Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality We look forward to receiving your application until 18.05.2025 via our Online-Recruitment-System! Questions about the vacancy? Get in touch with us by using our contact form Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications via email. Pdf Wenn Sie sich auf diese Stelle bewerben, erwähnen Sie bitte dass Sie sie auf Universitoxy gesehen haben.

Join our team to the next possible date as

Postdoc - Surface structures of supported catalytically active liquid metal solutions (SCALMS)

Would you like to actively shape the structural change in the Rhenish mining area together with us? With us you have the chance to join the newly founded Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW) with your ideas right from the start. Together with the H2 demonstration region, the INW forms the "Helmholtz Cluster for sustainable and Infrastructure-Compatible Hydrogen Economy" (HC-H2). Here, scientific foundations are laid in the field of innovative hydrogen technologies in order to advance research and development approaches with high sustainability potential and attractive economic prospects. At the subinstitute "Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage" (INW-1, Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Steinrück), we investigate mechanisms and processes in (electro)chemical energy storage. For the purposes, we develop and use advanced (X-ray-based) methods as well as modern data reduction und data evaluation methods.

Institute issuing the offer: INW-1

Your Job:

Development and characterization of supported catalytically active liquid metal solutions (SCALMS) (e.g. Ga84Pt)
Investigation of SCALMS surface structures using surface sensitive X-ray methods (e.g. E-ray reflectivity, X-ray fluorescence)
Design of cells and reactors for operando studies
Coordination and execution of synchrotron beamtimes
Collaboration with other groups, in particular at INW and at synchrotron facilities (DESY, ESRF, BNL)
Extended visits to synchrotron facilities
Participation in international conferences (including presenting your research results)
Preparation of scientific publications and project reports
Supervision of PhD students and other students
Support in the preparation of third-party funding proposals
Support in establishing the institute

Your Profile:

Master`s degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related disciplines
Extensive knowledge of X-ray methods
Knowledge of X-ray reflectivity
Experience with vacuum chambers
Experience in energy storage
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
Willingness for regular business trips

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
Extensive company health management
Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:
https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality

We look forward to receiving your application until 18.05.2025 via our
Online-Recruitment-System!

Questions about the vacancy?
Get in touch with us by using our contact form
Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications via email.

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