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Postdoctoral Researcher in Operando X-ray Investigation of Catalyst–Electrolyte Interfaces for CO₂ Electroreduction Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The position is a one-year employment at Forschungszentrum Jülich followed by a separate one-year employment at Seoul National University as part of the two-year SNU/FZJ Energy Fellow Program. The FZJ position is classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund collective agreement, with salary dependent on qualifications and assigned duties. Benefits include 30 days of vacation plus additional days off, a possible year-end bonus of 75% of one monthly salary, a company pension scheme with employer co

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Dec 22, 2026

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Chemistry
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Electrocatalysis
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About this position

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH and Seoul National University are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the SNU/FZJ Energy Fellow Program, an international research collaboration between Germany and South Korea. The two-year fellowship involves research at both institutions, beginning with one year at Forschungszentrum Jülich and continuing with a second year at Seoul National University in Seoul under a separate employment arrangement.

The project focuses on operando X-ray investigation of catalyst–electrolyte interfaces in CO₂ electroreduction. The researcher will study how electrolyte composition and interfacial structure influence the reconstruction of Cu-based catalysts, reaction pathways, and product selectivity under CO₂ reduction conditions.

Key research activities include resolving dynamic structural changes in Cu-based electrocatalysts, probing electrolyte-dependent ion and solvent distributions near catalyst surfaces, and correlating interfacial structures with CO₂ electroreduction intermediates and products. The work will contribute to design principles for controlling electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion through catalyst–electrolyte interactions.

The FZJ component is hosted by the institute division Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage (IHE-1), led by Professor Hans-Georg Steinrück, in collaboration with Professor Jongwoo Lim of Seoul National University. The position offers an international and interdisciplinary research environment spanning chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, energy science, and operando characterization.

The appointment is based at Brainergy Park Jülich, with regular collaboration between the two partner institutions and possible business travel. The advertised position is available from the next possible date and is scheduled for 39 hours per week.

Funding details

The position is a one-year employment at Forschungszentrum Jülich followed by a separate one-year employment at Seoul National University as part of the two-year SNU/FZJ Energy Fellow Program. The FZJ position is classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund collective agreement, with salary dependent on qualifications and assigned duties. Benefits include 30 days of vacation plus additional days off, a possible year-end bonus of 75% of one monthly salary, a company pension scheme with employer co

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 at least B2 proficiency under the CEFR, is required. Applicants should work independently and self-motivatedly while demonstrating excellent teamwork skills, high motivation to assume responsibility and develop independent research ideas, and willingness to undertake regular business trips.

How to apply

Submit an online application through the Forschungszentrum Jülich career portal for index number 2026T-0836. Consult the application process information and FAQ if needed; inquiries may be sent through the listed contact form.

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