PhD Fellow in Materials Chemistry for Solar Water Splitting

University of Southern Denmark; Sønderborg; On-site; DKK 377,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg invites applications for a PhD student position in Materials Chemistry. The successful candidate will work at the Mads Clausen Institute (MCI) on solid-state synthesis, crystal structure analysis, and materials performance for solar water splitting, with supervision and collaboration across industry partners.

The three-year contract begins March 1, 2027, or as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Materials Science or related field.
• Hands-on experience with solid-state synthesis methods.
• Skills in materials characterization (XRD, XPS, SEM).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Implement research tasks related to the project.
• Plan and conduct materials synthesis and characterization, including crystal structure analysis.
• Analyze data and interpret results.
• Present research at group seminars and conferences.
• Write and publish results in international journals.

Skills

Solid State Chemistry

Crystal Structure Analysis

Materials Synthesis

XRD

XPS

SEM

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Materials Science or related field

Tools

XRD

XPS

SEM

Job description

University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg invites applications for a PhD student position in Materials Chemistry. The successful candidate will work at the Mads Clausen Institute (MCI) on solid-state synthesis, crystal structure analysis, and materials performance for solar water splitting, with supervision and collaboration across industry partners.

The three-year contract begins March 1, 2027, or as soon as possible.