PhD Student in Spectroscopy of Soft-functional Materials | PhD Student (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials is seeking a motivated PhD Student to join their Innovative Electron Microscopy Department in Saarbrücken. In this role, you will focus on developing advanced electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) methodologies for the chemical characterization and imaging of soft functional materials, such as polymers and organic crystals, at the nano and atomic scale. You will combine state-of-the-art materials science with cryo-electron microscopy workflows and utilize ab initio calculations to interpret spectroscopic data. This position offers the unique opportunity to work with high-end equipment, including aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopes and direct electron detection cameras. You will collaborate within an international, multi-disciplinary team to bridge the gap between chemical composition and electronic structure. The role is ideal for candidates passionate about physical chemistry and nanoscale characterization who wish to publish research in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.