Operando TEM Postdoc: Atomic-Scale Catalysis

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 411,000 - 523,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU, in collaboration with the Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION) at DTU Physics, invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study catalytic materials using operando, atomic-resolution TEM. You will work in an international team leveraging advanced microscopy, microreactors, and computational modeling to reveal atomic-scale mechanisms of catalysis.

The role requires a PhD in physics, chemistry, or materials science, with strong TEM skills and experience in one or more

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science with research excellence.
• Documented skills in atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy.
• Experience in microfabricated devices, 2D materials, catalysis and/or surface science.
• Strong programming skills, especially Python, for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform operando, low-dose-rate TEM to observe catalytic dynamics in real time.
• Develop and apply Python-based image and data analysis for time-resolved TEM.
• Fabricate and utilize microfabricated reactors under realistic conditions.
• Visualize and interpret nanoparticle restructuring and surface dynamics.
• Collaborate with computation researchers on atomic-scale mechanisms and kinetics.
• Publish results in high-impact journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Atomic-resolution TEM

Python

Microfabricated devices

2D materials

Catalysis & surface science

Education

PhD in physics/chemistry/materials science

Job description

DTU, in collaboration with the Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION) at DTU Physics, invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study catalytic materials using operando, atomic-resolution TEM. You will work in an international team leveraging advanced microscopy, microreactors, and computational modeling to reveal atomic-scale mechanisms of catalysis.

The role requires a PhD in physics, chemistry, or materials science, with strong TEM skills and experience in one or more