Postdoc: Materials Chemistry for Solar Water Splitting

Syddansk Universitet; Sønderborg; On-site; DKK 440,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mads Clausen Institute at the University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position in Materials Chemistry, with emphasis on solid-state chemistry and (photo)electrochemistry. The role includes collaboration with industry and involvement in NanoSYD and CatMatX projects.

The successful candidate will synthesize and characterize novel mixed-anion compounds, evaluate catalytic performance for solar water splitting, and supervise MSc/PhD

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or related field.
• Hands-on synthesis methods in solid-state chemistry, preferably for mixed-anion compounds.
• Technical skills in materials characterization techniques (XRD, XPS, SEM).
• Proven track record of publishing in international journals as leading author.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize materials for solar water splitting and related applications.
• Plan and execute research tasks within the project, both collaboratively and independently.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and present findings at seminars and conferences.
• Publish project results in high-impact international journals.
• Supervise MSc and PhD students and support grant proposal activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

English proficiency

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science/ Materials Chemistry

Tools

XRD

XPS

SEM

Job description

The Mads Clausen Institute at the University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position in Materials Chemistry, with emphasis on solid-state chemistry and (photo)electrochemistry. The role includes collaboration with industry and involvement in NanoSYD and CatMatX projects.

The successful candidate will synthesize and characterize novel mixed-anion compounds, evaluate catalytic performance for solar water splitting, and supervise MSc/PhD