Doctoral Student (f/m/d) in the Field of Chemistry

Work group:

Electrochemical Energy Storage

Area of research:

Promotion

Job description:

Reference No. CE 2024/7

The Institute Electrochemical Energy Storage is looking for

Doctoral Student (f/m/d) in the Field of Chemistry

Your Tasks

• Synthesis and characterization of plasmonic-based nanoparticles (Au, Ag, etc.) and testing their plasmon-assisted "catalytic effect" in solution. 
• Optimization of the parameters (e.g. temperature, reaction time, precursor species and concentrations) for up-scaling of synthesis, which will be used for SERS and XAS experiments by the partners. 
• Surface modification of plasmonic nanoparticles that can modulate the charge transfer and heat transfer processes in catalytic reactions.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners to understand the mechanism of plasmon-induced catalytic reactions.
• Data processing and writing papers for scientific publications.
• Presentation and discussion of research results at national and international conferences and meetings.

Your Profile

• Completed university studies in the field of chemistry or materials science
• Inter- & multi-disciplinary knowledge on plasmonic nanoparticles synthesis, plasmon-enhanced catalytic reaction, and advanced characterization
• Research experience in colloid chemistry, especially in nanoparticle synthesis and sur-face modification techniques
• Skilled in physio-chemical characterization of materials and catalytic reactions, such as SEM/TEM, XRD, UV-Vis, Raman, GC-MS, etc.
• Advanced knowledge on the interpretation of scientific results and presentation
• Good skills in communication and project management
• Good language skills in English

Further Information

Prof. Dr. Yan Lu

+49 30 8062 - 43191

yan.lu@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 05.05.2024

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.