The Department of Interface Science (www.fhi.mpg.de/isc-department) headed by Prof. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya at the Fritz Haber Institute carries out cutting-edge research on advanced functional materials with applications in heterogeneous catalysis, energy conversion and electrochemistry. By combining unique synthesis methods, state-of-the art tools for experimental characterization and advanced approaches to data analysis, atomistic details of thermal catalysis and electrochemical reactions at gas/solid and liquid/solid interfaces are revealed. In particular, structure-reactivity correlations on nanostructured materials can be established, paving the way for the rational design of novel catalytic materials.
We offer a:
Max Planck Research Group Leader Position (m/f/d)
Limited to a term of five years.
Depending on the progress of the work according to scientific criteria and after a positive evaluation and taking into account the financial possibilities and those under labor legislation, the employment can be extended or be made permanent.
We are looking for an internationally renowned researcher with an outstanding scientific expertise in the field of Surface Science studies, a solid background in the area of catalysis, and the proven ability to lead a group of experimental researchers.
The selected candidate will work with an international team of expert scientists addressing fundamental problems of the reactivity of interfaces with state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure at the FHI and at MPG-dedicated synchrotron end-stations at the BESSY and DESY light sources in Germany. Within our department, approaches and methods employed in traditional surface science are being adapted to allow catalytic investigations under realistic reaction conditions. We have excellent experimental resources for the design and construction of sophisticated sample environments. Direct supervision of PhD and postdoctoral scholars is expected.
Requirements
The requirements for the candidate are:- A master’s and doctorate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials or Chemical Engineering.
- Outstanding experience in the field of thermal catalysis and electrocatalysis, which includes the underlying concepts and experimental approaches.
- Experience with in-situ and operando investigations of functional materials and heterogeneous catalysts for thermally driven and electrocatalytic processes.
- Outstanding expertise in the field of surface science and an excellent understanding of the underlying concepts and experimental methods.
- Proven experimental experience with several of the following surface science methods: scanning tunneling microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, temperature programmed desorption, ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy, low-energy ion scattering, physical vapor deposition, and infrared (reflection) absorption spectroscopy.
- Experience in supervising PhD students and postdoctoral students.
- Teaching experience.
Your Application
Submit your application via our online application portal https://www.fhi.mpg.de/open-positions as soon as possible but latest by June 30, 2023 including the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Names and email addresses of three references
- 5-page scientific proposal of planned research activities.
- E14 position as Max Planck Research Group Leader – paid on the basis of the TVöD public service collective agreement.
- Funding for personnel, supplies, workshops, and travel.
- No teaching duty but teaching in English on M.Sc. level or in German at all levels is possible in cooperation with local Berlin Universities.
The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore the Max Planck Society aims to increase the participation of women in research. Therefore, applications by women are particularly welcome. The Max Planck Society is also committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.