PhD Student in Combinatorial Synthesis and High-Throughput Characterization | PhD student (m/f/x): Combinatorial synthesis and high-throughput characterization of thin film high

Job Summary

This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to join the international ERC Synergy project 'DEMI', focused on the directed evolution of metastable electrocatalyst interfaces. The successful candidate will work at the forefront of energy research, specifically investigating high entropy materials for the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Day-to-day responsibilities include the synthesis of thin-film materials libraries using combinatorial sputtering and the characterization of these materials through high-throughput methods such as EDX, XRD, and XPS. A key component of the role involves electrochemical screening using scanning droplet cells and collaborating with prestigious partners in Copenhagen, Erlangen, and Bern. This position is ideal for a highly motivated researcher interested in using artificial intelligence and active learning to accelerate material discovery. The role is based on a 3-year fixed-term contract and provides an interdisciplinary environment that bridges materials science, electrochemistry, and data science.