PhD in Mixed-Anion Materials for Solar Water Splitting

Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark - SDU); Sønderborg; On-site; DKK 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Job summary

Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark - SDU) invites applications for a PhD student in Materials Chemistry at the Mads Clausen Institute in Sønderborg. The three-year position focuses on mixed-anion compounds and solar water splitting, with supervision of students and active grant writing.

The successful candidate will synthesize and characterize novel compounds, analyze crystal structures, and collaborate with industry and other SDU groups. English is the working language.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry, Solid State Physics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with synthesis methods in solid-state chemistry, incl. mixed-anion compounds.
• Technical skills in materials characterization (XRD, XPS, SEM) and crystal structure analysis.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to collaborate with industry and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement research tasks related to the Novo Nordisk Foundation project.
• Plan and execute materials synthesis, crystal structure analysis, and performance evaluation in solar water splitting.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings in group seminars and conferences.
• Prepare reports and publications and contribute to grant writing for SDU NanoSYD.
• Supervise BSc/MSc and exchange students affiliated with SDU NanoSYD.

Skills

Team work

Independent work

Communication

English fluency

Education

MSc in Materials Science/related field

Tools

XRD

XPS

SEM

Crystal structure analysis

Job description

Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark - SDU) invites applications for a PhD student in Materials Chemistry at the Mads Clausen Institute in Sønderborg. The three-year position focuses on mixed-anion compounds and solar water splitting, with supervision of students and active grant writing.

The successful candidate will synthesize and characterize novel compounds, analyze crystal structures, and collaborate with industry and other SDU groups. English is the working language.