PhD Student Position in Ultrafast Vibrational Spectroscopy of CO2 Reduction Catalysts University of Zurich in Switzerland

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is offering a three-year PhD student position in the Erlangen Center for Interface Research and Catalysis, within the group of Prof. Joerg Libuda. The project, based in Erlangen, Germany, investigates new concepts and materials for highly selective catalytic (de)functionalization reactions. The research will use in situ and operando approaches to study real and model catalysts, with particular emphasis on infrared spectroscopy techniques includin...

Postdoc in Creative Electrosynthesis Reactions at DTU Physics , Technical University of Denmark, in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark . This postdoc is part of the CAPeX center and the SurfCat section at DTU Physics, with a strong focus on electrosynthesis , electrocatalysis , surface science , and catalyst development for sustainable energy technologies. The project is intentionally open-ended and seeks a candidate with an original idea for a new electrosynthesis reaction beyond the standard electrochemical...

Jason Adams, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, is inviting inquiries from candidates interested in postdoctoral research in catalysis and electrochemistry . The research focus is on thermal and electrochemical catalysis for decarbonizing chemical manufacturing and pollution remediation . Interested candidates may develop proposals for the RAMI Postdoctoral Fellowship (deadline: December 11, 2026, 5 p.m. Central ) or the Rice Sustainability Institute...

PhD opportunity in CO₂ capture and conversion for a motivated candidate interested in sustainable technologies and climate solutions. The project focuses on research areas including CO₂ capture technologies , catalysis , electrochemistry , porous materials , membranes , and broader carbon conversion and sustainability themes. Preferred background: a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemical Engineering , Chemistry , Materials Science , Environmental Engineering , or a related field. The post al...

[Funding of fees plus a stipend per annum for 2026/7; stipend amount listed as £21,805.] University of Exeter is offering a PhD studentship in Electrochemical Lithium Extraction at the Penryn Campus. This project addresses a major challenge for the UK clean-energy transition: securing a resilient, sustainable supply of lithium for batteries, energy storage, and electric vehicles. The research will develop a lithium-selective membrane-based electrochemical extraction process for recovering lithiu...