[ref. q67075418] PhD Position in Resonant Soft X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy on Solid-Liquid Interfaces - Berlin

• PS 2024/18 The group Operando Interfacial Photochemistry in the department PS-ADLU is offering a PhD position to perform soft-X-ray (resonant) photoelectron spectroscopy measurements on liquids and solid-liquid interfaces with the experimental setup SOL³PES at the BESSY II synchrotron radiation facility in Berlin, Germany. The SOL³PES (Solid, Solution, Solar – PhotoElectron Spectroscopy) is a (near)-ambient pressure soft X-ray photoelectron experimental station offering a wide-range of techniques: liquid-microjets, flat-jets, cryo-jets, condensed liquid films at elevated pressures, transmission cells, as well as micro-(photo)electrochemical flow cells (µ-PECs). You will work collaboratively in the framework of the ERC Consolidator Grant project WATER-X and focus on electronic-structure investigations of synthesized and characterized aqueous metal-oxide nanoparticle systems relevant for water-splitting applications, especially on the interaction of (dissociated) water with the nanoparticle surface. To this end, you will primarily study non-radiative relaxation processes, as well as induced electron and charge transfer processes at the nanoparticle – water interface using Augerelectron and resonant photoelectron spectroscopy, and partial electron yield X-ray absorption spectroscopy.

• Active participation in beamtimes at the BESSY II synchrotron radiation facility, especially performing (resonant) soft X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic experiments of metal-oxide nanoparticle suspensions using the liquid microjet technique
• Performing nanoparticle synthesis and characterize the nanoparticle’s physicochemical properties
• Writing beamtime proposals, reports and feedback
• Analyzing the measured photoelectron spectroscopic data (preferably with the IGOR Pro 9 software and self-written procedures therein), writing scientific publications, and presenting the results at international conferences and workshops Your Profile
• Master (or equivalent) degree in physics, chemistry or material science
• Hands-on experience in photoelectron spectroscopy, nanoparticle synthesis, nanoparticle characterization, (photo)electrochemistry, and/or solid-state physics is very much appreciated
• Experience in programming commendable
• Enthusiasm, experimental skills, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team and a high level of self-reliance are a must
• Excellent written and spoken English skills, additional German skills are advantageous Your Benefits at HZB
• The opportunity to contribute together with researchers from all around the world to the development of renewable energies, energy storage and next-gen technologies for a climate-friendly future
• Good work-life balance through flextime and mobile working after prior agreement
• Counselling services on family and career
• 39-hour week
• 30 days paid leave
• Salary according to TVöD Bund (E13, 75 %)
• Extensive additional benefits, such as company pension plan (VBL), subsidy for public transport (Deutschlandticket Job) and company sports programs
• Career-enhancing networking opportunities and individual mentoring, as well as support through the HZB Graduate Centre
• And a team that looks forward to meeting you!

The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

• Motivation letter that includes your research interests and explains why you are applying for this position (max one page)
• Curriculum vitae with the stages of your career, publications, research experience and the contact details of at least two scientific references
• Certificates and grades We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by23.02.2025.

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• 15302 robert.seidel@helmholtz-berlin.de IMPRINT &DATA PROTECTION