Head (f/m/d) of the Materials Chemistry Group for Thin Film Catalysis (PhD in Chemistry)

 

Kennziffer: GF 2021/11

• Would you like to make a fundamental contribution to revolutionizing catalysis?
• Are you enthusiastic about the intersection between chemistry, materials science, process engineering, and thin-film and nanotechnology?
• Do you enjoy the development of new technologies and want to participate in the industrialization of green hydrogen?

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) establishes the research platform for catalysis “CatLab“ jointly with the Max Planck Society and in close cooperation with Technical University Berlin (TUB).

This long-term project forms the core of a new research focus at the HZB and aims to develop novel catalytic systems based on thin-film and nanotechnology for the generation, transport, and storage of green hydrogen.

CatLab will build a bridge between basic research and industry, and it is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

We are looking for an experienced scientist (f/m/d) as head of a joint research group in the field of inorganic materials chemistry for thin film catalysis. This group is jointly established with the Technical University Berlin and embedded in the CatLab project.

Yor tasks

• You will be responsible for establishing and leading a joint research lab of HZB and TUB in the field of materials chemistry for thin film catalysts towards green hydrogen formation.
• You will have a pivotal role within the project CatLab and shape and expand R&D activities at the interface between catalysis and thin-film technology.
• You and your group will investigate an innovative design of catalysts through functionalization of thin films, study their structural, chemical and physical properties, apply them on promising catalytic reactions and identify the impact on the physical and chemical properties and their transformation during catalysis.
• You will provide high class teaching on green chemistry at the Department of Chemistry of TUB.

You ideally have:

• successfully completed your doctoral degree in inorganic materials chemistry.
• extensive leadership experience (8+ years) as head of a research group incl. supervision of PhD students.
• gained extensive experience in heterogeneous catalysis, solid-state chemistry, andchemical energy conversion.
• established a strong scientific track record and international network in the field of catalysis.
• acquired and managed complex research projects.
• experience in materials synthesis and analyzing new and complex materials by in-situ and ex-situ spectroscopy methods.
• substantial experience in teaching at university.
• strong communication, problem solving, project management and leadership skills.
• excellent language skills in English.

Our offer:

• You will be part of an international, multifaceted research organization that provides access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and promotes networking and exchange within the Helmholtz Association and beyond.

• You will work in close collaboration with the TUB, research institutes within the Max Planck Society and industry partners.

• The HZB supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours, mobile working, and an internal advice center on questions of reconciliation of work and private life.

• You will have the opportunity to take advantage of further executive training opportunities for your professional and personal development.

• The HZB offers a wide range of health management and corporate sport activities

We particularly welcome applications from women. Preference will be given to disabled applicants provided equal suitability.

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