PhD Position – Adsorbate diffusion on catalyst surfaces via neutron scattering

vor 4 Wochen


Jülich, Deutschland Forschungszentrum Jülich Vollzeit

Your Job:

As PhD student you achieve fascinating insight into catalyst interfaces with the following tasks:

Synthesis of model catalyst interfaces
Participation in neutron scattering experiments at neutron research facilities (national and international)
Physicochemical characterization of interface properties, TGA, TEM, IR or DLS
Data visualization, analysis and interpretation, with Igor Pro, Python, Origin
Publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentation at conferences

Your Profile:

Required qualifications and skills:

University degree ( or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, geoscience, physics or related field
Experience in laboratory work, synthesis and/or physicochemical characterization such as IR, CHN, PXRD
High motivation for further training, independent and goal-oriented way of working
Experimental creativity



A distinct advantage would be:

Knowledge of X-ray / neutron scattering and data analysis
Experience with scientific programming ( Origin, Igor Pro, Python, Matlab, Mathematica)
A good command of written and spoken English
You are interested in further academic qualifications

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 offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

Access to a strong research network at the FZJ, such as transmission electron microscopy at the Ernst-Ruska-Zentrum, the Julich Supercomputing Centre, the Neutron-SimLab or various physicochemical characterization methods and workshops
The opportunity to help shape a new department
Access to the infrastructure of the Institute of Crystallography, RWTH Aachen University
Comprehensive company health management
Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life as well as a family-conscious company policy
Flexible work (location) arrangements, remote work
Flexible working time models and 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends ( between Christmas and New Year)
Further development of your personal strengths, through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors:
Targeted services for international employees, through our International Advisory Service


The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“).



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