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Catalysis Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in catalysis in germany
661 professors found
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Gasification
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Metal Chemistry
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Leibniz-Institut für Troposphärenforschung eV
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Universität Ulm
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Photocatalyst
Photoelectrocatalysis
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Absorption Spectroscopy
Leibniz Institute for Catalysis
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Metal Chemistry
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Organometallic Chemistry
Sustainable Chemistry
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Popular positions
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Germany
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6 days ago
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...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
6 days ago
German Aerospace Center
Germany
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6 days ago
The DLR-Institut für Future Fuels is hiring a PhD student to work on the control of high-temperature solar-chemical processes. The research lies at the intersection of renewable energy, process modelling, process control, solar fuels, and solar-thermal chemistry . The project will develop and test control strategies for high-temperature solar-chemical processes, with validation on real prototypes. Potential approaches include model predictive control and reinforcement learning . The position is ...
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+4 more
6 days ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
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1 month ago
PhD position available at Forschungszentrum Jülich , Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (IHE), in the division Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage (IHE-1) . The project focuses on operando X-ray characterization of catalytic interfaces for chemical hydrogen storage , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in chemistry, materials science, physics, and sustainable energy research. The position is led by Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Steinrück . The post is looking for a m...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+5 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
University of Siegen
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Mechanistic Chemistry
Molecular Electronics
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Germany
Research Interests
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Cross-coupling Reactions
Photochemistry
Photoelectrocatalysis
Institute of Organic Chemistry RWTH Aachen University Landoltweg 1 52074 Aachen Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Catalysis
Photocatalyst
Organic Reactions
Opportunities these professors hire for
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friedrich-alexander-universität erlangen−nürnberg
Germany
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New Today
Just Landed
The PhD project is based at the Erlangen Center for Interface Research and Catalysis (ECRC) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and is hosted in the group of Prof. Jörg Libuda. The research explores catalytic processes on real and model catalyst systems with a strong focus on understanding how modifiers, additives, and activation procedures influence highly selective (de)functionalization reactions. The core of the work is an experimental investigation of catalytic functio...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+7 more
New Today
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
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4 days ago
The University of Duisburg-Essen in Duisburg, Germany, is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher in the Particle Science and Technology group within the Faculty of Engineering. The researcher will join the DFG-funded project “Uncovering the Interplay Between Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles and Nickel Substrates for Alkaline Oxygen Evolution.” The project examines how α-Fe 2 O 3 , γ-Fe 2 O 3 and Fe 3 O 4 interact with nickel substrates and affect catalytic activity during the alkaline oxygen evolution reactio...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+8 more
4 days ago
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Germany
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6 days ago
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...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
6 days ago
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