PhD Position in Water-driven Materials and Electrocatalysis at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Germany

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, located in Teltow near Berlin, is inviting applications for a PhD position within the Cluster of Excellence “BlueMat: Water-driven Materials.” This opportunity is based at the Hereon Institute of Functional Materials for Sustainability and offers access to excellent research facilities and comprehensive training through the BlueMat Graduate Academy. The research focus is on developing the next generation of electrocatalysts by uncovering fundamental design principles and pioneering sustainable pathways, with a strong emphasis on water-driven materials and catalytic interfaces.

The position is supervised by Francesca M. Toma, Director of the Institute, and is ideal for candidates with a background in materials science, chemistry, or related fields. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, combining aspects of materials science, chemistry, and environmental science to address challenges in sustainability and catalysis. The BlueMat Graduate Academy provides structured training and professional development opportunities for PhD candidates.

Applicants should be highly motivated, possess excellent analytical and communication skills, and have proficiency in English. Experience in electrocatalysis, water-driven materials, or catalytic interfaces is highly desirable. The position offers excellent research conditions, but specific details about funding, stipend, or tuition coverage are not provided in the announcement.

To apply, candidates should visit the official job posting and submit their application online. For more information about the research cluster, visit the BlueMat website. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers interested in sustainable materials and catalysis to join a leading research institute in Germany.