Postdoc - Operando X-ray Characterization of Hydrogen Storage Materials

Your Job:

• Operando X-ray investigations of energy materials, with a focus on chemical hydrogen storage
  
• Design, development, and optimization of advanced sample environments and reactors for high-throughput
  
• Application and further development of X-ray methods (scattering, spectroscopy, imaging) using both in-house infrastructure and synchrotron beamlines
  
• Execution of operando studies to unravel relationships between structure, morphology, performance (reactivity, selectivity, efficiency), and degradation mechanisms under realistic deployment conditions
  
• Participation of beam times at international large-scale research facilities (e.g. DESY, ESRF), including coordination and setup of experiments
  
• Development of data workflows and analysis strategies (in collaboration with our machine learning team)
  
• Contribution to scientific publications, project reports, and international conferences
  
• Supervision and mentoring of PhD students and Master`s students
  
• Writing and support of third-party funding proposals
  
• Active contribution to the further establishment and operation of the INW Long-Term Characterization X-Ray Laboratory

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree with PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
  
• Strong background in X-ray methods; experience with synchrotron or neutron methods and/or instrumentation is highly desirable
  
• Knowledge of catalysis and energy storage materials, and interest in operando characterization
  
• Experience with programming / scripting (ideally Python), and, optionally, with control systems (SPS/PLC, EPICS, Tango)
  
• Fluent in written and spoken English
  
• Very independent and self-motivated way of working but also excellent teamwork skills
  
• High motivation to take on responsibility, lead projects and develop new research directions
  
• Willingness for international travel and extended research stays at partner facilities

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
  
• HEALTH & WELL-BEING: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings - e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time ( https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time ), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
  
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation (depending on the chosen working time model) plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s)
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found here: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt
  
• FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 2 years but with the prospect of extension
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  
• CAREER CENTER: You will receive explicit support with regard to your career development opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/careercenter
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:
https://go.fzj.de/benefits

Place of employment: Brainergy Park Jülich

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality