At the Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (INW - Catalytic Interfaces for Chemical Hydrogen Storage (INW-1), Director Hans-Georg Steinrück), we investigate fundamental mechanisms and processes of chemical hydrogen storage at solid-liquid interfaces (i.e., catalyst-molecule interaction). We are interested in (i) monitoring real-time structural information of (electro)catalytic interface (e.g. adsorption, hydrogen transfer, surface restructuring) and thereby (ii) identifying key descriptors within the catalytic interface during hydrogenation/dehydrogenation of molecules. We highlight using advanced analytic methodologies (including synchrotrons and neutron facilities) to shed light on catalytic systems across atomic- to nano-scale phenomena under operando conditions. Currently, INW-1 is establishing the state-of-the-art analytic capacity (e.g. X-ray scattering, diffraction, spectroscopy, microscopy) for operando analyses on catalytic system and looking for talented researchers

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Interested candidates are requested to submit their application as a single PDF file which includes the following information:
• Cover letter (max. 1 page): research interest and motivation for the current project at INW-1
• Comprehensive CV: academic background and previous research experience
• Contact information of three references
The application should be directly submitted to Dr. Jimun Yoo (j.yoo@fz-juelich.de) with the subject title “Application for Postdoc position at INW-1_(Your Name)”. If you have additional questions regarding the position or INW-1, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Jimun Yoo.

1) MSc (for PhD candidate) or PhD (for postdoc candidate) degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related disciplines
2) Fundamental knowledge on analytic chemistry, surface science, electrochemistry, or spectroscopy
3) Extensive experience in the fields of operando spectroscopy, operando cell design, electrochemical interface, or chemical hydrogen storage
4) Experience with programming languages (ideally Python)
5) Fluent in written and spoken English
6) Very independent and self-motivated way of working but also excellent teamwork skills
7) High motivation to take on responsibility and develop independent research ideas

We support you in your work with:
1) Comprehensive training courses for personal and professional development
2) Extensive company health management
3) Balanced work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
4) Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
6) 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
7) Targeted services for international employees

[PhD] Fixed term of 3 years (possible long-term extension) / Salary and social benefits in line with 75% of pay group EG 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additional annual special "Christmas bonus".

[Postdoc] Fixed term of 2 years (possible long-term extension) / Salary and social benefits in line with pay group EG 13 of TVöD-Bund depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of tasks assigned to them. Additional annual special "Christmas bonus"