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Ph.D. student or Postdoc position in advanced operando spectroscopy of heterogeneous catalysts Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion in Germany
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
The Ph.D. position is funded according to the Max Planck Society funding guidelines for junior scientists. The postdoctoral position is funded according to TVöD (Bund), with salary depending on qualifications and professional experience. The doctoral researcher is funded for a 3-year doctoral program; the postdoctoral position is initially for 12 months with possible one-year renewals.
Deadline
Oct 2, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion
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Ph.D. student or Postdoc position (f/m/d) in advanced operando spectroscopy of heterogeneous catalysts at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
The project is part of the collaborative research network SFB/TRR 247 “Heterogeneous Oxidation Catalysis in the Liquid Phase” and is jointly supervised by Prof. Dr. Serena DeBeer and Dr. Olaf Rüdiger. The research focuses on understanding electrocatalytic heterogeneous materials under in-situ and operando conditions using advanced X-ray spectroscopy methods, including XAS, XES, and RXES, both in-house and at synchrotron facilities.
This opportunity is open at both the doctoral and postdoctoral level. The Ph.D. track is a 3-year doctoral program; the postdoc appointment is initially for 12 months with the possibility of additional one-year renewals. The position is funded through the collaborative network, with Ph.D. remuneration according to Max Planck Society funding guidelines for junior scientists and postdoctoral pay according to TVöD (Bund).
Applicants should have a Master’s degree for the Ph.D. role or a Ph.D. for the postdoc role in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field. Experience in electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and/or X-ray spectroscopy applied to electrocatalysis is an advantage, but enthusiastic candidates without all of these skills are also encouraged to apply. The working language is English.
To apply, prepare a cover letter describing your past research experience, a CV including the contact details of three referees, and a copy of your degree certificate. Submit your application preferably in digital form by 2026-10-02, referencing code OR012, to Dr. Olaf Rüdiger at [email protected]. Encrypted transfer via Cryptshare.mpg.de is also possible.
Funding details
The Ph.D. position is funded according to the Max Planck Society funding guidelines for junior scientists. The postdoctoral position is funded according to TVöD (Bund), with salary depending on qualifications and professional experience. The doctoral researcher is funded for a 3-year doctoral program; the postdoctoral position is initially for 12 months with possible one-year renewals.
What's required
For the Ph.D. position, a Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field is required. For the postdoctoral position, a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field is required. Prior experience in electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and/or X-ray spectroscopy applied to electrocatalysis is advantageous but not mandatory. The working language is English.
How to apply
Prepare a cover letter describing past research experience, a CV with contact details of three referees, and a copy of your degree certificate. Send the application preferably digitally by 2026-10-02 and reference code OR012 to Dr. Olaf Rüdiger by email or via the institute's encrypted transfer option.
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