PhD in Materials Chemistry: Solar Water Splitting Focus

Syddansk Universitet; Sønderborg; On-site; DKK 352,000 - 476,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Materials Chemistry within the Mads Clausen Institute. The successful candidate will conduct research on mixed-anion compounds and solar water splitting, under a 3-year contract, with English as working language and collaboration with SDU NanoSYD.

The role includes supervision of students, grant writing, and participation in teaching activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry, Solid State Physics or related field.
• Hands-on experience with solid-state synthesis methods, preferably for mixed-anion compounds.
• Technical skills in materials characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, XPS, SEM).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Carry out research tasks related to the Novo Nordisk Foundation funded project.
• Plan and execute synthesis, characterization, crystal structure analysis and performance evaluation of materials for solar water splitting.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and present findings at group meetings and publications.

Skills

Solid State Chemistry

Crystal Structure Analysis

XRD

XPS

SEM

English fluency

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

MSc in Materials Science/Materials Chemistry/Solid State Chemistry

Tools

XRD

XPS

SEM

Job description

University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Materials Chemistry within the Mads Clausen Institute. The successful candidate will conduct research on mixed-anion compounds and solar water splitting, under a 3-year contract, with English as working language and collaboration with SDU NanoSYD.

The role includes supervision of students, grant writing, and participation in teaching activities as needed.