PhD: Live Atom-Scale TEM for Catalysis

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 335,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU invites applications for PhD scholarships to explore catalytic materials using state-of-the-atom-resolution TEM. Join VISION, a collaborative, international research environment combining electron microscopy, microfabricated reactors, catalysis, and computational modelling to reveal catalytic function at the atomic scale.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop an independent research career, contribute to publications and conferences, and work at the DTU Physics campus in Lyngby,

Qualifications

• Degree in physics, chemistry or materials science.
• Documented skills in atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy.
• Experience in microfabricated devices, 2D materials, catalysis and/or surface science.
• Strong programming skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Performing operando, low-dose-rate TEM to capture real-time atomic-scale catalyst dynamics.
• Advancing ultrasensitive imaging and spectroscopy of gas–surface interactions and active-site formation.
• Fabricate and use microfabricated reactors for realistic catalytic environments.
• Visualize, quantify and interpret nanoparticle restructuring and surface dynamics.
• Develop and apply Python-based image/data analysis tools for large time-resolved TEM datasets.
• Establish quantitative links between 3D atomic structure, dynamics and catalytic functions of single nanoparticles.
• Collaborate with computational researchers on atomic-scale mechanisms and kinetics.
• Contribute to high-impact publications and present results at international conferences.
• Take an active role in shaping new research directions within the VISION environment.

Skills

Atomic-resolution TEM

Python programming

Education

Master's degree in physics/chemistry/materials science

Job description

DTU invites applications for PhD scholarships to explore catalytic materials using state-of-the-atom-resolution TEM. Join VISION, a collaborative, international research environment combining electron microscopy, microfabricated reactors, catalysis, and computational modelling to reveal catalytic function at the atomic scale.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop an independent research career, contribute to publications and conferences, and work at the DTU Physics campus in Lyngby,