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Postdoctoral Researcher in Spatial Stabilization of Single-Site Catalysts for Chemical Hydrogen Storage and Release Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
The first year is a one-year employment at Forschungszentrum Jülich, followed by a second year at Seoul National University in Seoul under a separate one-year employment at SNU. The position is paid in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund collective agreement, with classification depending on qualifications and assigned tasks. Benefits include 30 days of vacation plus additional days off, a possible year-end bonus of 75% of one month's salary under the collective agreement, capital-forming benefits, an
Deadline
Dec 22, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Forschungszentrum Jülich
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Forschungszentrum Jülich is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the SNU/FZJ Energy Fellow Program, a two-year international collaboration with Seoul National University. The position is based initially at the FZJ institute division Catalytic Materials for Chemical Hydrogen Storage (IHE-2) in Brainergy Park Jülich, followed by a second year at Seoul National University in Seoul under a separate employment arrangement.
The project investigates the spatial stabilization of single-site catalysts for chemical hydrogen storage and release. The researcher will develop atomically dispersed and supported molecular catalysts that maintain isolated active sites and catalytic performance through controlled organization within porous supports.
The research will involve designing structured porous materials to control the distribution and accessibility of isolated metal sites and immobilized molecular catalysts. It will examine how confinement and the proximity of active sites affect catalytic function and metal aggregation during hydrogen storage and release, using in situ and operando characterization alongside kinetic analysis.
A major application area is hydrogen carrier chemistry, including CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid and formic acid dehydrogenation. The project aims to establish catalyst design principles that balance active-site stabilization with reactant accessibility, supporting efficient and reversible hydrogen storage cycles.
The joint research environment brings together IHE-2 at Forschungszentrum Jülich, led by Professor Regina Palkovits, and Professor Sang Hoon Joo at Seoul National University. The fellowship offers experience across German and South Korean research settings in catalytic materials, energy science, porous supports, molecular catalysts, and advanced catalyst characterization.
Funding details
The first year is a one-year employment at Forschungszentrum Jülich, followed by a second year at Seoul National University in Seoul under a separate one-year employment at SNU. The position is paid in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund collective agreement, with classification depending on qualifications and assigned tasks. Benefits include 30 days of vacation plus additional days off, a possible year-end bonus of 75% of one month's salary under the collective agreement, capital-forming benefits, an
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, at least B2 level under the CEFR, is required. Applicants should work independently and self-motivatedly while demonstrating excellent teamwork skills, strong motivation to take responsibility and develop research ideas, and willingness to undertake regular business trips.
How to apply
Submit your application through the Forschungszentrum Jülich online application portal, referencing index number 2026T-0842. Consult the application process information for submission guidance; questions can be sent through the listed contact form.
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