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September 2024
Postdoctoral project on electrochemical and vibrational strong coupling at the University of Strasbourg
The Bioelectrochemistry and Vibrational Spectroscopy Group of Prof. Petra Hellwig in the Complex Matter Chemistry Laboratoryand Prof. Ebbesen’s group at ISIS of the University of Strasbourg in France offer a postdoctoral position, fully funded, to work on an exciting, multi-disciplinary project.
We invite applications from highly motivated individuals who hold a PhD degree and interested in the following project:
The project addresses the study of strong coupling and its application in chemistry and biology. It is a part of an ambitious research program that aims at the development of electrochemical and vibrational strong coupling for the study of the reactivity of redox active molecules. The project provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to engage in inter-disciplinary research using a variety of experimental techniques at the interface between physical chemistry and biophysics. A background in physical chemistry with a strong interest in biophysics is desirable. Knowledge in spectroscopy is a plus. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and sufficient command of English.
The groups are experts in a variety of research areas including electrochemistry, infrared / THz and Raman spectroscopies and surface related methods. The laboratories working on the project are located on the main campus of the university of Strasbourg (http://www.unistra.fr/), close to the city center (France).
The university of Strasbourg the leading university in Europe in the field of chemistry. It is one of the largest universities in France, with over 60 000 students and over 2800 teachers-researchers.
For application and further information, please send a cover letter along with a CV, the results of your master (bachelor), a short summary of your PhD, the respective diploma and a short description of your motivation and other research activities and including the contact details of two references to hellwig@unistra.fr The documents sent should not exceed 5 MB. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Automated potentio-dynamic electrochemical characterization
Recruiting organisation
Fraunhofer-Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)
Starting date
1st April 2025 (or earlier if preferred)
Salary
The Doctoral Network “PREDICTOR” is financed by the European Union under the framework of the program HORIZON Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The doctoral candidate will be hired for 36 months under contract by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft e.V., with a monthly gross salary of approx. 3200 € (including mobility allowance, but excluding other allowances that depend on eligibility, e.g. family allowance, special needs allowance).
Background information
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks are joint research and training projects funded by the European Union. Funding is provided for doctoral candidates from both inside and outside Europe to carry out individual project work in a European country other than their own. The training network “PREDICTOR” is made up of 22 partners, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany. The network will recruit a total of 17 doctoral candida- tes for project work lasting for 36 months.
PREDICTOR aims to establish a rapid, high-throughput method to identify and develop materials for electrochemical energy storage. It will enable the rapid identification, synthesis and characterization of materials within a coherent development chain, replacing conventional trial-and-error developments. To validate the PREDICTOR system, the case study will be active materials and electrolytes for redox-flow batteries. Within the project, three demonstrator battery cells (TRL3-4) will be assembled and tested with the newly developed materials.
Our objectives:
• A modelling and simulation tool for the computational screening of organic chemicals based on their potential performance in energy storage systems.
• Automated chemical synthesis, electrolyte production and characterization methods, so that the chemicals identified in the screening step can be rapidly produced and tested for their suitability in energy storage applications.
• Artificial- intelligence- based self-optimization methods that allow experimental data from material characterization to be fed back into automated experimental methods to enable self-driving laboratory platforms and for modelling and simulation tools, improving their accuracy.
• Data management systems to standardize and store the data generated for further use in model validation and self-optimization processes.
Job description
The advertized subproject is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network „PREDICTOR“. It will be carried out by one doctoral candidate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT (PhD supervision at Universität der Bundeswehr München) over a period of 36 months.
Fraunhofer ICT's Applied Electrochemistry Department has been working on various aspects of electrochemical methods, converters and storage systems since 2007. Within PREDICTOR, a module will be developed that enables automated electrochemical measurements such as cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy on electrolytes. It should be possible to integrate the module into an entire system so that independent measurements and optimization of electrolytes can be carried out by means of machine learning, data management and communication via various interfaces to other modules. Subsequently, investigations will be carried out on electrochemical optimization issues of electrolytes.
Benefits
The recruited researcher will have the opportunity to work as part of an international, interdisciplinary team of 17 doctoral candidates, based at universities and industrial firms throughout Europe. She/he will be supported by two mentors within the PREDICTOR project, and will have multiple opportunities to participate in professional and personal development training. Through her/his work she/he will gain a unique skill-set at the interface between modelling and simulation, high-throughput experimentation / characterization and self-optimization and data management over different length scales from nano to the macroscopic level.
She/he is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
All employees at Fraunhofer ICT benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Fraunhofer supports an optimal balance between family and career.
Requirements
Qualifications/experience:
• In accordance with the European Union’s funding rules for doctoral networks, applicants must NOT yet have a PhD
• Degree in chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar
• Strong interdisciplinary competence (chemistry, physics, basic information technology, electrical and mechanical engineering)
• Outstanding research and development motivation and independent implementation of world-class research topics with top-class partners
Mobility:
The applicant must not have resided or carried out her/ his main activity (work, studies etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
How to apply
Please send your CV by e-mail (preferred) or by post, quoting the reference DC2-ICT
Yvonne Hofmann
Yvonne.Hofmann@ict.fraunhofer.de
Fraunhofer ICT
Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. 7
76327 Pfinztal
Application deadline: 31st October 2024
September 2024
Electrochemical high-throughput analytics and electrolyte production
Fraunhofer-Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)
Starting date
1st April 2025 (or earlier if preferred)
Salary
The Doctoral Network “PREDICTOR” is financed by the European Union under the framework of the program HORIZON Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The doctoral candidate will be hired for 36 months under contract by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft e.V., with a monthly gross salary of approx. 3200 € (including mobility allowance, but excluding other allowances that depend on eligibility, e.g. family allowance, special needs allowance).
Background information
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks are joint research and training projects funded by the European Union. Funding is provided for doctoral candidates from both inside and outside Europe to carry out individual project work in a European country other than their own. The training network “PREDICTOR” is made up of 22 partners, coordinated by Fraunhofer ICT in Germany. The network will recruit a total of 17 doctoral candida- tes for project work lasting for 36 months.
PREDICTOR aims to establish a rapid, high-throughput method to identify and develop materials for electrochemical energy storage. It will enable the rapid identification, synthesis and characterization of materials within a coherent development chain, replacing conventional trial-and-error developments. To validate the PREDICTOR system, the case study will be active materials and electrolytes for redox-flow batteries. Within the project, three demonstrator battery cells (TRL3-4) will be assembled and tested with the newly developed materials.
Our objectives:
• A modelling and simulation tool for the computational screening of organic chemicals based on their potential performance in energy storage systems.
• Automated chemical synthesis, electrolyte production and characterization methods, so that the chemicals identified in the screening step can be rapidly produced and tested for their suitability in energy storage applications.
• Artificial- intelligence- based self-optimization methods that allow experimental data from material characterization to be fed back into automated experimental methods to enable self-driving laboratory platforms and for modelling and simulation tools, improving their accuracy.
• Data management systems to standardize and store the data generated for further use in model validation and self-optimization processes.
Job description
The advertized subproject is fully funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Training Network ”PREDICTOR“. It will be carried out by one doctoral candidate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT (PhD supervision at University Bayreuth) over a period of 36 months.
Fraunhofer ICT's Applied Electrochemistry Department has been working on various aspects of electrochemical methods, converters and storage systems since 2007. Within PREDICTOR, an automatic liquid handling system with spectroscopy, conductivity and electrochemical modules will developed to enable autonomous measurements. Using machine learning, autonomous self-optimization processes will be integrated and chemical and electrochemical optimization issues will be investigated.
Benefits
The recruited researcher will have the opportunity to work as part of an international, interdisciplinary team of 17 doctoral candidates, based at universities and industrial firms throughout Europe. She/he will be supported by two mentors within the PREDICTOR project, and will have multiple opportunities to participate in professional and personal development training. Through her/his work she/he will gain a unique skill-set at the interface between modelling and simulation, high-throughput experimentation / characterization and self-optimization and data management over different length scales from nano to the macroscopic level.
She/he is expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
All employees at Fraunhofer ICT benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Fraunhofer supports an optimal balance between family and career.
Requirements
Qualifications/experience:
• In accordance with the European Union’s funding rules for doctoral networks, applicants must NOT yet have a PhD
• Degree in chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar
• Strong interdisciplinary competence (chemistry, physics, basic information technology, electrical and mechanical engineering)
• Outstanding research and development motivation and independent implementation of world-class research topics with top-class partners
Mobility:
The applicant must not have resided or carried out her/ his main activity (work, studies etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
How to apply
Please send your CV by e-mail (preferred) or by post, quoting the reference DC1-ICT
Yvonne Hofmann
Yvonne.Hofmann@ict.fraunhofer.de
Fraunhofer ICT
Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. 7
76327 Pfinztal
Application deadline: 31st October 2024
June 2024
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity (Fapesp) at São Paulo State - Brazil
Presentation
The São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC) of the University of São Paulo (USP), the Department of Chemical Engineering (DEQ) of the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), and the Center for Natural and Human Sciences (CCNH) of the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) are offering five postdoctoral fellowships linked to the groundbreaking Thematic Project – FAPESP "Advanced processes for the degradation of emerging pollutants: Catalytic Materials, Electroanalytical Sensors, and Scientific Dissemination". This project, led by Prof. Dr. Marcos Lanza (Process 2022/12895-1), is at the forefront of research in our field, offering a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science.
Each researcher may apply to only one of the topics listed below, according to the requirements requested for each vacancy. Depending on the selected vacancy, the candidate must be immediately available to reside in São Carlos/SP or Santo André/SP and have completed the doctorate less than seven years ago. The researcher will receive a FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship (http://www.fapesp.br/bolsas/pd) in the generous monthly amount of R$ 9,318.90 (approximately US$ 1,770.00) for 36 months, with the exciting possibility of financial support for shifting and installation. The scholarship also offers the exciting opportunity to carry out up to 12 months of internship outside Brazil (BEPE-FAPESP scholarships), broadening the researcher's international experience and network.
Applications can be made until 07/05/2024.
THEME 1: Developing an electrochemical reactor with three-dimensional anodes for removing polluting organic compounds by electrocoagulation and electrodegradation.
Description: The researcher will work on developing new electrode materials for use in an electrochemical reactor. This reactor generates coagulants and oxidizing radicals in situ to remove/degrade organic pollutants in industrial aqueous wastewater.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Luís Augusto Martins Ruotolo
Location: Department of Chemical Engineering, UFSCar (São Carlos – SP)
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area that adheres to the project. A spirit of leadership, proactivity in the project's development, and knowledge of electrochemical processes are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail pluis@ufscar.br, indicating "Vacancy PD Project EletrOx/Fapesp." The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 2: Synthesis and characterization of new electrocatalysts for the electrogeneration of H2O2 in situ and its technological applications
Description: The researcher will work on developing new electrode materials for application in the electrochemical generation of H2O2 in situ to apply them in the degradation processes of emerging organic pollutants.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marcos R. V. Lanza.
Location: São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), USP (São Carlos – SP).
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area that adheres to the project. A spirit of leadership, proactivity in the project's development, and knowledge of electrochemical processes are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail marcoslanza@usp.br, indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Fapesp 1”. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 3: Synthesis and characterization of new electrocatalysts for CO2 electroreduction to produce value-added products
Description: The researcher will develop new electrode materials for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 in situ and for use in the production processes of value-added products.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marcos R. V. Lanza
Location: São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), USP (São Carlos – SP).
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area that adheres to the project. A spirit of leadership, proactivity in the project's development, and knowledge of electrochemical processes are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail marcoslanza@usp.br, indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Fapesp 2”. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 4: Development, evaluation, application, and theoretical study of advanced materials for the electrochemical degradation of emerging pollutants
Description: The researcher will work on the synthesis of advanced materials and their application (low-cost nanostructured materials containing metal oxides and carbon) in the electrogeneration of H2O2 and subsequent degradation of emerging pollutants by advanced electrochemical oxidation processes in benchtop reactors aiming at the treatment of aqueous effluents. Work areas will also be simulated solar energy and magnetic fields, and the best surfaces for electrogeneration of H2O2 will be studied by DFT.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mauro Coelho dos Santos.
Location: Center for Natural and Human Sciences (CCNH), UFABC (Santo André – SP) Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area related to the project. Leadership skills, teamwork and collaboration, flexibility, and initiative in project development, as well as knowledge of Electrochemistry, are desirable.
Inscriptions: By e-mail drmcsa@gmail.com, indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Project Fapesp.” The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
THEME 5: Combination of techniques and process for the removal/degradation of contaminants of emerging concern in aqueous media in the presence of interferers
Description: The researcher will work on developing hybrid electrochemical and electrode materials for application in electrochemical oxidation, using techniques of characterization of materials and oxidizing species in complex/real electrolytic media.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Artur de Jesus Mótheo
Location: São Carlos Institute of Chemistry (IQSC), USP (São Carlos – SP).
Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD degree in an area related to the project. A spirit of leadership and proactivity in developing the project, as well as knowledge of electrochemical processes, is desirable. Additional knowledge of the EPR technique will also be considered.
Inscriptions: By e-mail artur@iqsc.usp.br, indicating “Vacancy PD Thematic Project Fapesp.” The following documents must be attached to the e-mail: (1) Curriculum Vitae containing the academic background and publications (maximum of 4 pages). Experience in the field of Electrochemistry must be proven through publications in international scientific journals; (2) a letter from the candidate justifying the interest in the position (1 page); (3) two letters of recommendation from researchers indicating the names and e-mail addresses.
May 2024
Investigations in biological systems using miniaturized electrochemical sensors
Summary
The Electrochemical Sensors and Electroanalytical Methods Laboratory at the Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo (USP) - Brazil, is seeking to hire one post-doctoral researcher to work on a project entitled “Investigations in biological systems using miniaturized electrochemical sensors”. The scholarship will be granted by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), and the research is linked to the Thematic Project “Miniaturized large-scale devices for in-situ analysis: fabrication, characterization and applications” (Grant # 2023/00246-1), whose coordinator is Prof. Mauro Bertotti (http://www.iq.usp.br/lseme/?lang=en).
The selected candidate will perform research on the fabrication of microelectrodes and microelectrodes arrays for further use in biological systems, particularly in the monitoring of neurotransmitter release and in the study of metabolic processes. Experiments will be performed using devices mounted in different configurations, depending on the size of the cells and the desired information about the cellular system. To improve the sensitivity and selectivity of the fabricated sensors response, strategies based on the modification of the electrode surface will be employed, if necessary. The project will be carried out in collaboration with researchers from the Department of Biochemistry; hence, we envisage a multidisciplinary approach emphasizing excellence and the highest scientific standards.
USP is the largest Brazilian public university (90.000 enrolled students), and is highly recognized for its fundamental role in advancing research in the country (currently, USP is responsible for more than 20% of all scientific production in Brazil). USP has several campuses and our laboratory is located on the campus of São Paulo, which is the main port of entry to Brazil. FAPESP is an independent public foundation with the mission to foster research and the scientific and technological development of the State of São Paulo.
Needed skills and experience
Self-motivated and creative post-doctoral researchers who can design and conduct experiments, present their work at meetings, and write scientific manuscripts, are welcome. Candidates must demonstrate academic competitiveness at the international level, as confirmed by publications on indexed journals in the subjects of interest of the research project. Advanced training in Electroanalytical Chemistry, including the fabrication and use of microelectrodes, will be considered a significant differential. Experience with Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy is also desirable but not mandatory. Candidates are expected help to coach/co-supervise undergrad and grad students and lab technicians when necessary.
Contract Period and Project Start
The scholarship duration is 24 months. It can be extended for two more years, depending on the evaluation of the work performed during the current period and the research plan
Post-doc in development and characterization of bipolar membranes for fuel cell (M/F)
POST DOCTORAL POSITION
14 months – starting SEPTEMBER 2024
Supervisors Sara Cavaliere, Deborah Jones, Jacques Rozière (ICGM), Melaine Guillou (Michelin)
Context / Mission
The position will be in MONTPELLIER, France, at Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (UMR5253). Part of the time will be spent in the Center of Technologies of Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The project's objective is to develop bipolar membranes in fuel cells. The main activities concern the elaboration and the physicochemical and electrochemical characterization of nanostructured bipolar membranes, comprising an anion exchange polymer layer and a proton exchange polymer layer. These materials will be integrated into energy conversion devices and characterized for their performance and durability.
Activities
Characterization/selection of ionomers
Preparation of bipolar membranes by different deposition techniques (casting, spray coating, electrospray, electrospinning)
Physico-chemical and electrochemical characterization of the materials developed (morphology, ionic conductivity, gas permeability, mechanical properties, dimensional stability)
Integration of selected bipolar membranes into membrane-electrode assemblies
Characterization in single-cell fuel cell
Writing of bibliographic reports and activity reports
Expected skills
Skills in materials and polymers chemistry
Material characterization skills
Knowledge in preparation/characterization of polymer membranes
Knowledge of electrochemistry
The candidate must be highly motivated and autonomous, possess knowledge of materials/polymer sciences and experience in the preparation and characterization of polymer membranes. Some knowledge of electrochemistry and fuel cell technology would be advantageous. Knowledge of French or English will be essential to communicate with the members of "Energy Conversion" group at ICGM and the enterprise Michelin as well as to draft reports and protocols (good written and spoken level).
Application
The applicant should provide a cover letter and a full CV (including the scientific production) directly on the website: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5253-SARCAV-032/Default.aspx?lang=EN Applications should be sent before May 1st, 2024. The contract will be established with CNRS.