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Leibniz-Institute for New Materials

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PhD in Electrochemical Interfaces, Ion Adsorption, and Operando STEM/EELS at INM Leibniz Institute for New Materials INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

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Germany

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Leibniz-Institute for New Materials

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Energy Storage
Spectroscopy
Electrochemistry
Energy Conversion
Ionic Liquid
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Physics

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PhD opportunity in electrochemistry, materials science, physics, and advanced electron microscopy/spectroscopy at the INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Saarbrücken, Germany, within the MSCA Doctoral Network e-ChemIn.

The project (DC3) focuses on understanding ion adsorption, electrolyte structuring, and charge transfer in electrodes at the nanoscale. You will develop operando STEM and EELS methods to study the electric double layer and adsorption phenomena in room-temperature ionic liquids, including confinement in carbon nanotubes and porous carbons and behavior under applied bias. The work will correlate spatially resolved microscopy data with NMR and operando XPS to reveal charge storage mechanisms and electrolyte degradation, in collaboration with simulation work from another doctoral candidate.

The position is part of a large international network with academic and industrial partners across multiple countries, offering training, networking, and secondments. The selected candidate must enroll in a PhD program at Saarland University.

Eligibility: Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Applied Physics, or a closely related field; no prior doctoral degree; MSCA mobility rule applies (no more than 12 months in Germany during the 36 months before recruitment). Strong English skills are required; German is helpful but not mandatory.

Funding: 36 months funded under Horizon Europe / MSCA Doctoral Network, with living allowance, €710/month mobility allowance, and possible €660/month family allowance, plus social security coverage and career development support.

Deadline: 2026-09-20. Apply via the Softgarden portal with CV, motivation letter, degree certificates, and 3 referees.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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