PhD Researcher - Thin-Film Electrocatalysis & ALD

Aalto University; Finland; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational healthcare benefits

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland invites applications for a Doctoral researcher in thin films for electrocatalysis. The project aims to develop earth-abundant HER/OER catalysts and deposit via ALD, linking fundamental science with scalable electrolyzers. The position is a fixed-term 2-year contract with possible extension.

Starting salary is 3 142,65 €/month gross, with occupational health benefits. Primary workplace is Otaniemi Campus, Espoo, Finland.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, (Materials) Physics, or related field.
• Experience in experimental laboratory research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international research environment.
• Strong scientific writing and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Deposit thin film catalysts using ALD.
• Characterize films with spectroscopy, microscopy, X-ray, etc.
• Perform electrochemical testing under HER and OER.
• Disseminate findings via publications and conference presentations.

Skills

Experimental laboratory research

International collaboration

Academic writing

English communication

Atomic layer deposition

Thin film deposition

Electrocatalysis

Electrochemistry

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, (Materials) Physics, or related field

Tools

Atomic layer deposition (ALD)

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

X-ray techniques

Job description

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland invites applications for a Doctoral researcher in thin films for electrocatalysis. The project aims to develop earth-abundant HER/OER catalysts and deposit via ALD, linking fundamental science with scalable electrolyzers. The position is a fixed-term 2-year contract with possible extension.

Starting salary is 3 142,65 €/month gross, with occupational health benefits. Primary workplace is Otaniemi Campus, Espoo, Finland.