Job Openings
We have built up new and exciting catalysis activities including physico-chemical characterization at KIT and synchrotron radiation sources. Our field of interests are exhaust gas catalysis, Power-to-Chemicals, selective oxidations, biomass conversion and sustainable chemistry. Are you searching for a challenging scientific work in the field of
- Technical chemistry, chemical engineering
- Inorganic solid state chemistry
- Physical chemistry, synchrotron radiation or microscopy?
Do not hesitate to contact us (grunwaldt∂kit.edu). Especially, if you are interested in interdisciplinary research or if you want to conduct a bachelor, master or Ph.D. thesis. Please feel welcome to send us your application or ask us concerning open positions for
- writing your thesis (bachelor/master/PhD)
- conducting your "Vertiefungspraktikum"
- postdoctoral studies
- visiting us as a guest scientist.
Present announcements on the KIT homepage
Wissenschaftsmanagerin / Wissenschaftsmanager (w/m/d) im Bereich Digitalisierung und Naturwissenschaften, Deadline: 15.02.24 (Link)
Jobs within the CRC 1441 TrackAct
You are looking for a doctoral research topic between physical chemistry, materials science, spectroscopy, theory and engineering? Catalysis is a highly interdisciplinary field with many challenges!
Just now the Collaborative Research Centre 1441 TrackAct (Tracking the Active Site in Heterogeneous Catalysis for Emission Control) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has started. Catalysis is at the core of the initiative that is conducted together with partners in Munich and the synchrotron radiation source in Hamburg. Within TrackAct we want to identify and track the nature of the active sites in catalysts, to design and manipulate them from bottom-up across the various length and complexity scales, and – on a long-term vision – predict and actively control them during operation. Within this program, we thus seek for PhD candidates in various fields from Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences to Physics. The dissertation will be carried out within the corresponding participating groups. For more information on the positions and the application process see here:
We emphasize equal opportunity and life balance in the program. Hence, women are especially encouraged to apply.
Hilfswissenschaftler:in im Elektrokatalyse (w/m/d)
Electrolyzers are a uniquely promising technology for the sustainable production of hydrogen-based chemicals and fuels. In order to achieve the desired cost targets to make electrolyzers competitive with fossil fuels, novel catalysts with high performance and little to no precious metal content are crucial. However, current catalysts, e.g. in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWE), contain expensive platinum and iridium. The limited PEMWE scalability due to global iridium scarcity and base metal instability in the acidic PEMWE environment are bringing alkaline WE systems back into the spotlight. The ultimate goal is to use resource-efficient non-precious metal catalysts to accelerate the transition to electrolyzers for the production of cost-effective, sustainable fuels.
Further information by contacting Dr. Johanna Schröder
Job offers (PSE portal)
Academic Employee / Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) part time 67%
Chemical Imaging of Structured Catalysts using High Resolution X-ray Microscopy in 2D and 3D
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Job description
As a member of the Collaborative Research Center TrackAct (granted by DFG) you focus on 2D and 3D imaging of catalytic materials. These functional materials are complex structures with different hierarchical levels: from the sub-nm-scale with atomic clusters, over the microscale porous support material, to the coated catalyst on mm-cm scale. In this project, X-ray imaging and tomographic approaches will be combined to resolve the structure of catalysts on multiple length and complexity scales. Specifically, dynamic changes of the catalyst in the µm to cm scale are still not well understood during operation. After a comprehensive training, you will use X-ray imaging, ptychography, tomography and spectro-tomography at synchrotron radiation facilities across Europe, to track the structure of the catalysts before, during and after operation. Together with KIT partners, TU Vienna (Prof. Sheppard) and DESY (Prof. Schroer), you will perform, develop and evaluate spatially-resolved X-ray microscopy images and compare them with activity and structural data elucidated at the Center for Emission Control Karlsruhe, which is equipped with modern test and characterization facilities. You will present your results at national and international conferences, and publish in internationally-renowned journals.
Personal qualification
You should have:
- Completed successfully a Master degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
- Knowledge in physical and/or technical chemistry.
- Good knowledge in one of the following: catalysis, imaging, or spectroscopy
- Knowledge of X-ray analytical methods is an advantage
- Programming skills in the context of data analysis (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB) are an advantage.
- Strong ability to work cooperatively with internal and external project partners
- Interest in supervising Bachelor and Master students
- A high level of teamwork, motivation and willingness to contribute to the team with your own abilities
- Curiosity and motivation to work in developing research fields
- Very good English skills, while knowledge of German is an advantage
More details Apply
Previous announcements
PostDoc for the in-situ XAS investigation of electrochemical systems for the production of green hydrogen
Characterization of catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Operando X-ray Diffraction Tomography for Catalysis and Materials Research (Download)
Development and operando characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for emission reduction
Dynamik von Katalysatoren und Reaktoren in der heterogenen Katalyse (Link)