Location

Campus Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Technical Chemistry III

Research assistant (f/m/d, No. 748-24) at universities
Payment according to Grade 13 TV-L

Start of employment

01.04.2025

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

26 h. 41 min. (67 %)

Your main tasks

The research activities aim to improve the understanding of the electrocatalytic activity of complex composite solid solutions (CCSS). The research activities will complement the activities already established in SFB 1625.

The following activities / measures are required:

• Performing Scanning Electrochemical Cell Microscopy (SECCM) experiments on CCSS materials.
• Carrying out atomic force microscopy experiments on the CCSS materials.
• Correlation of the electrocatalytic activity of multi-metal thin films (from bimetal to CCSS) with the roughness of the measured surface.
• Analysis and interpretation of results.
• Publication of high quality papers in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of results at scientific conferences. Writing of manuscripts.
• Preparation of weekly reports according to the rules of the group.
• Active participation in the acquisition of external funding.
• Data is expected to be stored according to FAIR principles.

• Collaboration in the internship as well as preparation for lectures and seminars. Supervision of B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated employee with an excellent academic record. We expect him/her to have an interest in interdisciplinary projects.

• Above-average university degree in Chemistry, chemical engineering or physics (diploma or master's degree) with at least 8 semesters of regular study time
• previous scientific experience (e.g. knowledge of empirical research methods, laboratory procedures, experience with statistical analyses and corresponding software/other applications) necessary/desirable
• In addition, you will be involved in the implementation and execution of courses, and/or the supervision of students
• Previous experience in electrocatalysis, in particular in the field of testing of gas diffusion electrodes, N2 activation is an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of the German language is preferred but not mandatory.

Within the framework of the activity, opportunities for further scientific qualification are offered.

We offer you

• a varied, multifaceted field of activity in a research-intensive environment
• an interesting, responsible job with great creative potential, where you will get to know the diverse
• task and developments of research transfer and have contacts with almost all areas of the UDE
• Interdisciplinary research at a very high level
• a non-discriminatory working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• a broad range of further education and training opportunities, individual mentoring
• attractive sports and health offers (university sports)

Application deadline

2025-01-16

Code number

748-24

Application

Please send your application with the usual documents, stating the reference number 748-24 to Prof. Corina Andronescu, University of Duisburg- Essen, Faculty of Chemistry, 45117 Essen, Telephone -, E-Mail corina.andronescu@uni-due.de.

Information about the job

Information about the faculty and the position to be advertised can be found at

https://www.uni-due.de/tech3chem/

www.uni-due.de

The University of Duisburg- Essen aims to promote the diversity of its members (s. http://www.uni-due.de/diversity)

It aims to increase the proportion of women among scientific staff and therefore strongly encourages applications from women with relevant qualifications.

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women are given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.