Postdoc position for Developing new and Stable Iridium based Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting - DTU Physics

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU – Technical University of Denmark seeks a highly motivated researcher with a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and a strong track record in electrocatalysis. The role emphasizes synthesis, characterization and testing of electrocatalysts, and experience with ICP-MS and surface science is advantageous.

The appointment is for one year, based on a collective agreement with Danish associations, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Excellent experience with synthesizing/characterization/testing of electrocatalysts is mandatory.
• Experience with optimizing loadings and ICP-MS measurements is advantageous.

Skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Electrocatalysis

Synthesis

Characterization

ICP-MS

Loadings

Surface science

Education

PhD in Physics/ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Materials Science

Tools

ICP-MS

Surface analysis

Job description

Qualifications

The successful candidate is well-motivated, hardworking, and willing/able to work as part of a team. The candidate must hold a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and a profound experience/insight in electrocatalysis. Here it is absolute mandatory that the candidate has extensive experience with synthesizing/characterization/testing of electrocatalysts. Experience with optimizing loadings, measurements of corrosion phenomena using ICP-MS, and water electrolysis in general, including surface science methods, is considered an advantage.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The period of employment is 1 year. The position is available from 1 November 2026, but for the optimal candidate later dates may be negotiated.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Should you have any queries regarding the positions, please contact Professor Ib Chorkendorff at [e-mail].

For further information about the research at SurfCat at the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) please inspect www.surfcat.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829 DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

Location

Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark