As a member of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1441 TrackAct (www.trackact.kit.edu, granted by DFG) you focus on the following activities in close collaboration with our partner institutes:

• Sspectroscopic investigation and in-depth characterization of structured noble metal-based catalysts for emission control
• Work on systematic IR spectroscopic investigations of the adsorption and reactions of NH3, CH4 and VOCs on pure and noble metals (Pt, Pd, Ru)-deposited oxide surfaces (CeO2, Al2O3), using both well-defined single crystals and shape-controlled nanoparticles. The multiscale IR characterization will be complemented by high-resolution XPS and NEXAFS studies.
• You will also contribute to manuscript preparation and the presentation of results at international conferences and seminars.

The opportunity to pursue a doctorate in addition to scientific work is available.

Persönliche Qualifikation

You should have:

• A university degree (Master) in chemistry or physics
• Solid knowledge in the field of surface science and catalysis
• Working experience with advanced surface analysis methods is an advantage
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work in a team

Organisationseinheit

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.