Postdoc in Quantum-Size Catalysis for CO2 Reduction

1000scholars; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU's SurfCat seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the non-scalable quantum size regime in catalysis. The role focuses on electrochemical testing of size-selected bimetallic clusters for CO2 reduction, with real-time detection by EC-MS.

You will work with in-house produced clusters, maintain sample integrity, and relate electrochemical results to STM, XPS, ISS, TEM and EXAFS data. The appointment is two years, with a salary aligned with Danish collective agreements and start date in

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Extensive hands-on experience in electrocatalysis is required.
• Experience with low catalyst loadings and product detection by mass spectrometry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrochemical activity testing of size-selected bimetallic cluster catalysts for CO2 reduction.
• Quantify intrinsic CO2RR activity and product selectivity at low site densities.
• Maintain sample integrity using UHV or inert-atmosphere transfer.
• Correlate electrochemical findings with structural data from STM, TEM, XPS, ISS and EXAFS.

Skills

Electrocatalysis

Mass spectrometry

Surface science

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

XPS

STM

TEM

EXAFS

ISS

Job description

DTU's SurfCat seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the non-scalable quantum size regime in catalysis. The role focuses on electrochemical testing of size-selected bimetallic clusters for CO2 reduction, with real-time detection by EC-MS.

You will work with in-house produced clusters, maintain sample integrity, and relate electrochemical results to STM, XPS, ISS, TEM and EXAFS data. The appointment is two years, with a salary aligned with Danish collective agreements and start date in