PhD Position (67% TV-L E13) for Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Reactivity Investigations of Cluster Catalysts

The Functional Nanomaterials group at the Technical University of Munich is engaged in cutting-edge research on chemical and structural surface dynamics. With our state-of-the-art microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, we obtain unprecedented insights into small oxide-supported metal clusters. We are pleased to announce a PhD position within our DFG Collaborative Research Center TrackAct, in collaboration with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Ihre Aufgaben

After a comprehensive induction, you will prepare the samples, perform and analyze STM, XPS and Sniffer experiments and maintain the UHV apparatus as well as measurement scripts. In addition, you will be involved in collaborative projects with KIT, e.g. comparing the activity of our models with powder catalysts, and occasionally join beamtimes at international facilities. You will benefit from membership in the TUM Graduate School and an active international scientific network within TrackAct. You will participate in meetings with international collaborators, present your results at national and international conferences, and write publications for internationally renowned journals.

Ihr Profil

You should have an above-average degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field and be highly motivated to work on sophisticated physicochemical experimental setups. You show a strong interest in scientific questions within physical chemistry, enjoy solving technical challenges and bring along programming skills for data acquisition, processing and analysis (Python, Matlab, LabVIEW,…). After a training period, you shall be able to use and maintain a state-of-the-art ultra-high vacuum (UHV) instrument and contribute your own ideas to the project. We are looking for a team player with good communication skills in English, who collaborates closely with other researchers while also working independently. Experience in STM, UHV technology, surface chemistry and synchrotron techniques is ad-vantageous.

Kontakt

PhD Position (67% TV-L E13) for Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Reactivity Investigations of Cluster Catalysts, Please send your CV, letter of motivation (max. 1 page) and two letters of reference to Prof. Dr. Barbara A. J. Lech-ner (recruitment.lechner@tum.de). Only complete applications will receive full consideration. The position is open until 31/03/2024 or until filled. Further information on our research group is available at www.ch.nat.tum.de/nanomaterials., Kontakt: recruitment.lechner@tum.de