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:

www.trackact.kit.edu/159.php

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

 

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Previous announcements

Find here previous job openings
Wissenschaftsmanagerin / Wissenschaftsmanager (w/m/d) im Bereich Digitalisierung und Naturwissenschaften, Deadline: 15.02.24 (Link)
Research Associate - Postdoc (f/m/d)
PostDoc for the in-situ XAS investigation of electrochemical systems for the production of green hydrogen
Scientist with IT background (Physicist / Chemist / Material Scientist etc.) (f/m/d)
Development of automated acquisition of X-ray spectroscopic data on catalysts and integration in the online data archiving, reduction and analysis developed within the DAPHNE4NFDI project
Research Associate - Postdoc (f/m/d)
Characterization of catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Research Associate - Postdoc (f/m/d)
Operando X-ray Diffraction Tomography for Catalysis and Materials Research (Download)
Academic Employee (f/m/d) - Postdoc
Development and operando characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for emission reduction
Mitarbeiterin / Mitarbeiter (w/m/d) im Verwaltungsdienst
HiWi position: Technical drawings (Link)
HIWI for technical drawings (f/m/d)
Research Assistant (f/m/d) (Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/Materials Science): RAC
Research Associate (f/m/d) (Chemist/Chemical process technician/Physicist): SPP2080
PhD position on operando spectroscopic investigation of noble metal and nano alloy particles (more information and application here)
PhD position on the engineered optimized coatings of catalytic monoliths via advanced robot-controlled methods (more information and application here)
PhD position on the development and comprehensive testing of noble metal-based aftertreatment catalysts (more information and application here)
Research Associate (f/m/d) (Physicist/Chemist/Material Scientist/etc.): DAPHNE4NFDI (Link)
Academic employee (PostDoc): ENPRO Project (Link)
HiWi position: Administrative staff (Link)
Academic employee (Ph.D.): Development and operando characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for exhaust gas aftertreatment (Link)
Scientist (Chemist / Chemical Engineer) (f/m/d) (Description, job advertisement and application)
HiWi position: Scientific assistant (Link)
HiWi position: Technical drawings (Link)
2 positions as academic employee (Ph.D., in English): Development and operando characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for exhaust gas aftertreatment (Link)
Dynamics of catalysts and reactors in heterogeneous catalysis (Link)
Materialentwicklung und Spektroskopie an katalytischen Systemen zur Elektrolyse von Wasser (Link)
Characterization of novel NH3-SCR catalysts under realistic reaction conditions (Link)
Entwicklung und operando-Charakterisierung heterogener Katalysatoren zur Methanolsynthese (Link)
Akademische/r Mitarbeiter/in / Postdoktorand/in
Dynamik von Katalysatoren und Reaktoren in der heterogenen Katalyse  (Link)
Novel heterogeneous catalysts for the synthesis of biomass based platform chemicals (Link)
Design and Characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for the synthesis of higher alcohols (Link)
Characterization of novel materials and catalysts by in situ X-ray microscopy and related synchrotron radiation based techniques (Link)
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
Synthesis of novel heterogeneous catalysts for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels
Characterizing new exhaust gas catalysts unter applied operation conditions