You will synthesize and characterize MXene nanomaterials while collaborating with academic and industrial partners to advance research and present findings at conferences.
Anforderungen
- •Master’s degree in chemistry or related field
- •Experience with 2D materials and characterization
- •Experience with electrochemical methods
- •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- •Excellent communication and writing skills
Deine Aufgaben
- •Synthesize MXene and other 2D nanomaterials.
- •Functionalize intralayer space to study confinement effects.
- •Engage with the GRK network at Saarland University.
- •Conduct electrochemical characterization techniques.
- •Perform material characterization using various methods.
- •Analyze data and contribute to scientific publications.
- •Present research findings at international conferences.
- •Collaborate with industrial partners on project goals.
Deine Vorteile
Exciting position in research team
Unique opportunity for battery research
Strong support for research publication
Interdisciplinary international workplace
Comprehensive benefits package
Original Beschreibung
***Ph.D. STUDENT (F/M/D) to study weak covalent bonds in MXene nanoconfinement***
Desired starting date: **October 1st, 2025**, salary level E13 TV-L 60%, contract limited to three years (with possible extension).
**YOUR TASKS**
* Synthesis of MXene and other 2D nanomaterials for (electro)chemical applications.
* Synthesis and functionalization of the intralayer space to study (and capitalize off) confinement effects.
* Strong interaction within the GRK network at Saarland University.
* Conduct electrochemical characterization, including cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge/discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
* Perform material characterization (X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, Scanning electroscope microscopy) ex situ and in situ.
* Analyze data, contribute to scientific publications, and present research findings at international conferences.
* Collaborate closely with our industrial partner and support the overall scientific goals of the project.
**YOUR PROFILE**
* Master’s degree in chemistry, materials science, energy materials, or a related field.
* Experience with 2D materials, MXene, and material characterization.
* Experience with electrochemical methods and material synthesis.
* Ability to work as a member of an international, multi-disciplinary team.
* Excellent communication and writing skills, thorough command of the English language. German language knowledge is very beneficial.
**YOUR BENEFITS**
* An exciting position in a dynamic research team that interacts with leading international researchers and industrial partners.
* A unique opportunity to research next-generation batteries.
* Strong support to perform high-quality research and to present and publish your research results (journals, conferences).
* An interdisciplinary and international workplace with excellent infrastructure.
* A comprehensive benefits package (flexible working hours, mobile working, company pension scheme).
The INM practices an open and appreciative corporate culture in which the existing diversity is promoted and lived. The institute is an equal-opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy, and it provides offers for a better work life balance, flextime and mobile working. We promote the professional opportunities of women and strongly encourage them to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.