PhD Student Position in Semiconductor Photocatalysis

PhD Student Position in Semiconductor Photocatalysis

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As a PhD student in our group, you will work on the synthesis and study of semiconducting inorganic particles for solar-driven catalysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Synthesis of semiconducting inorganic particles and thin films (e.g., Cu2O, antimony chalcogenides, …)
• Coating the particles with charge extraction and/or catalytic layers
• Structural and compositional characterization using techniques such as XRD, SEM/TEM, AFM, and XPS, as well as characterization by electrochemical methods
• Investigation of photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical reactions, including value-added reduction and oxidation of organic molecules
• Design, execution, and analysis of experiments with a high level of scientific rigor
• Presentation of results in group meetings, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications

Anforderungen

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong interest in materials chemistry and solar-driven catalysis.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in synthetic chemistry, materials chemistry, or nanomaterials synthesis
• Strong interest in photocatalysis, electrochemistry, or renewable energy technologies
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Desirable:

• Experience with semiconductor materials or inorganic synthesis
• Experience with photocatalysis or photoelectrochemistry
• Experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, electron microscopy, various spectroscopies)
• Experience with electrochemical measurements

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