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PhD in Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry on Stable Isotope Analysis and Photocatalysis Technical University of Munich in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
The position is fully funded and paid according to Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the States at 67% TV-L E13. The position is available immediately.
Country
Germany
University
Technical University of Munich
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Doctoral/PhD position at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry, focused on advancing stable isotope analysis to study the mechanism of heterogeneous photocatalytic systems using kinetic isotope effect measurements.
The project combines compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA), reaction mechanism elucidation, and photocatalysis. The successful candidate will conduct and plan photocatalytic experiments for isotope effect measurements, develop analytical protocols for dedicated target compounds, systematically vary reaction conditions to probe isotope effects, and synthesize labeled substances for complementary mechanistic studies. The work is carried out in collaboration with the Chair of Physical Chemistry.
This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical methods, reaction kinetics, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, and environmentally relevant catalytic systems. The project aims to build a molecular-level understanding of photocatalytic reactions and support the development of competitive materials for practical applications.
Funding: the position is fully funded and paid at 67% TV-L E13. The position is available immediately. The candidate will join the TUM Graduate School and may present results at international conferences and publish in leading journals.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold an above-average master's degree in chemistry, have strong experimental research interest, be willing to learn new techniques, and be able to work across disciplines. Very good English communication skills are required; experience with catalytic reaction systems, mass spectrometry, or gas chromatography is preferred.
How to apply: email your CV, Master's and Bachelor's certificates, transcript of records, motivation letter, and names of possible references to Prof. Martin Elsner ([email protected]). See the linked TUM research pages for additional background information.
Funding details
The position is fully funded and paid according to Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the States at 67% TV-L E13. The position is available immediately.
What's required
Applicants should have an above-average master's degree in chemistry. Strong interest in experimental research is required, along with willingness to learn new techniques and work across disciplines. Candidates should have a focus on mechanistic understanding, reaction kinetics, and analytical methods, very good English communication skills, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, and ideally experience with catalytic reaction systems, mass spectrometry, or gas chromatography.
How to apply
Send your CV, Master's and Bachelor's degree certificates, academic transcript of records, a letter of motivation, and the names of possible references to Prof. Martin Elsner by email. Review the linked research pages for more information before applying.
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