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Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemical Promotion of Liquid-Phase Thermocatalysis for Hydrogen Storage and Utilization Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
This is a salaried, fixed-term postdoctoral position at Forschungszentrum Jülich with pay grade 13 under the TVöD-Bund collective agreement. The first year is employed at FZJ, followed by a second year at Seoul National University under a separate one-year employment. The package includes 30 days of vacation plus additional days off, flexible working-time models, employer-supported pension benefits, capital-forming benefits, and a year-end bonus of 75% of one month's salary under the collective
Deadline
Dec 22, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Forschungszentrum Jülich
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This postdoctoral project explores how electrochemical control of catalyst interfaces can enhance liquid-phase thermocatalytic reactions for hydrogen storage and utilization. The research is part of the SNU/FZJ Energy Fellow Program, an international collaboration between Forschungszentrum Jülich and Seoul National University.
The researcher will work with the institute division Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage at Forschungszentrum Jülich, led by Professor Hans-Georg Steinrück, together with Professor Jaeyune Ryu at Seoul National University. The two-year international program combines research at both institutions, beginning with a year at FZJ and continuing with a year at SNU in Seoul, or following the reverse sequence.
The project focuses on electrified interfaces in thermocatalytic hydrogen-storage and utilization reactions, including liquid organic hydrogen carriers and formic acid. The researcher will design electrochemical systems and cells, test electrochemical promotion across different reaction conditions, and use electrochemical methods to probe interface properties. Advanced in situ and operando X-ray techniques will be applied to investigate electrochemical double-layer structures and clarify how electrical inputs can continuously tune catalyst activity and selectivity.
This research environment brings together catalysis, electrochemistry, energy science, materials characterization, and chemical engineering in an international setting spanning Germany and South Korea. The position is based initially at the Brainergy Park Jülich site and involves collaboration with researchers at both partner institutions.
Funding details
This is a salaried, fixed-term postdoctoral position at Forschungszentrum Jülich with pay grade 13 under the TVöD-Bund collective agreement. The first year is employed at FZJ, followed by a second year at Seoul National University under a separate one-year employment. The package includes 30 days of vacation plus additional days off, flexible working-time models, employer-supported pension benefits, capital-forming benefits, and a year-end bonus of 75% of one month's salary under the collective
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master's degree and a PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline. Experience in energy science is required. Very good written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary, at least B2 level according to the CEFR, is required. Applicants should work independently and be self-motivated while having excellent teamwork skills, be highly motivated to take responsibility and develop their own research ideas, and be willing to undertake regular business trips.
How to apply
Submit an online application through the Forschungszentrum Jülich career portal for index number 2026T-0846. Review the application process information and FAQ before applying; queries may be sent through the listed contact form.
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