PhD in Carbene-Stabilized Nanomaterials & MOFs

University of Vienna; Wien; Hybride; EUR 42 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Partial remote work

International academic team

Internal training & coaching

Fair salary

Good public transport connections

Résumé du poste

The University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD Predoctoral position in the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, focusing on carbene-stabilized nanomaterials and their incorporation into MOFs, COFs and related composites. You will design, synthesize and characterize nanoparticles, and explore their applications in catalysis, sensing, and photonics.

The project offers a 3-year contract with a strong multi-disciplinary environment, access to state-of-the-art facilities,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field with strong academic record.
• Strong background in inorganic or materials chemistry.
• Experience in organic and/or nanoparticle synthesis.
• Experience in materials synthesis and characterization; MOF/COF synthesis is an advantage.
• Experience with electrochemistry and CO2 reduction (CO2RR) is an advantage.
• Excellent scientific writing and publication record is a plus.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
• Motivated, collaborative, able to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Synthesize and functionalize nanoparticles and alloys stabilized by N-heterocyclic carbenes or related ligands; synthesize MOF/COF and related materials as NP support.
• Develop strategies to control nanoparticle size, composition, and surface chemistry; integrate nanoparticles into films or composite architectures.
• Investigate catalytic, photonic, or sensing performance of nanoparticle systems; characterize nanomaterials using spectroscopy, microscopy, and surface analysis.
• Establish structure–property–function relationships linking ligand chemistry to material performance.
• Contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Participate in collaborative research and mentoring activities within the group.
• Complete your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months; work on and complete your dissertation.
• Teach courses independently in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Participate in mentoring and teaching activities within the department.
• Take on administrative tasks in research and teaching; contribute to administration of the research group.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Inorganic chemistry

Materials chemistry

Nanoparticle synthesis

MOF/COF synthesis

Electrochemistry

CO2RR

Scientific writing

Independent work

Communication skills

Formation

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Outils

Schlenk line

Glove box

SEM

TEM

AFM

Description du poste

The University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD Predoctoral position in the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, focusing on carbene-stabilized nanomaterials and their incorporation into MOFs, COFs and related composites. You will design, synthesize and characterize nanoparticles, and explore their applications in catalysis, sensing, and photonics.

The project offers a 3-year contract with a strong multi-disciplinary environment, access to state-of-the-art facilities,