Team Leader - Operando Characterization of Catalytic Interfaces for Hydrogen Storage | Team leader - operando characterization of catalytic interfaces f...
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH P-VA Personalabrechnung
Job Summary
This leadership role at the Institute for a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy (IHE) involves spearheading the 'Dynamic non-equilibrium processes' team. You will lead scientific efforts to investigate (electro)chemical energy storage systems, specifically focusing on hydrogen storage catalysts. Day-to-day, you will develop and apply advanced X-ray techniques, coordinate synchrotron beamtime experiments, and oversee the analysis of complex data sets to understand catalyst activation and degradation. The position requires a PhD in a relevant scientific field and a strong background in X-ray spectroscopy and ultrafast science. This is a unique opportunity to shape structural change in the Rhenish mining area within a high-impact research cluster. You will benefit from a collaborative environment at Forschungszentrum Jülich, flexible working models, and the chance to drive innovation in sustainable energy technologies while supervising a team of doctoral candidates and researchers.
Required Skills
Education
Master’s degree and PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Professional experience in scientific and technical leadership of research teams
- Extensive experience with synchrotron measurements and X-ray free-electron laser experiments
- Proven experience in data analysis and programming, specifically with Python
- Professional experience in the field of energy storage, ammonia synthesis, and cracking
- Experience in supervising scientific staff, doctoral candidates, or students
- Demonstrated experience in publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to participate in synchrotron beamtime experiments. Position is based at Brainergy Park Jülich. Limited 2-year contract with potential for long-term prospects. Requires ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
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