Job Openings
We have built up new and exciting catalysis activities including physico-chemical characterization at KIT and synchrotron radiation sources. Our field of interests are exhaust gas catalysis, Power-to-Chemicals, selective oxidations, biomass conversion and sustainable chemistry. Are you searching for a challenging scientific work in the field of
- Technical chemistry, chemical engineering
- Inorganic solid state chemistry
- Physical chemistry, synchrotron radiation or microscopy?
Do not hesitate to contact us (grunwaldt∂kit.edu). Especially, if you are interested in interdisciplinary research or if you want to conduct a bachelor, master or Ph.D. thesis. Please feel welcome to send us your application or ask us concerning open positions for
- writing your thesis (bachelor/master/PhD)
- conducting your "Vertiefungspraktikum"
- postdoctoral studies
- visiting us as a guest scientist.
Present announcements on the KIT homepage
Wissenschaftsmanagerin / Wissenschaftsmanager (w/m/d) im Bereich Digitalisierung und Naturwissenschaften, Deadline: 15.02.24 (Link)
Jobs within the CRC 1441 TrackAct
You are looking for a doctoral research topic between physical chemistry, materials science, spectroscopy, theory and engineering? Catalysis is a highly interdisciplinary field with many challenges!
Just now the Collaborative Research Centre 1441 TrackAct (Tracking the Active Site in Heterogeneous Catalysis for Emission Control) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has started. Catalysis is at the core of the initiative that is conducted together with partners in Munich and the synchrotron radiation source in Hamburg. Within TrackAct we want to identify and track the nature of the active sites in catalysts, to design and manipulate them from bottom-up across the various length and complexity scales, and – on a long-term vision – predict and actively control them during operation. Within this program, we thus seek for PhD candidates in various fields from Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences to Physics. The dissertation will be carried out within the corresponding participating groups. For more information on the positions and the application process see here:
We emphasize equal opportunity and life balance in the program. Hence, women are especially encouraged to apply.
Job offers (PSE portal)
- Academic Employee / Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) part time 75% Engineering coatings for catalytic monoliths via advanced robot-controlled methods
- Academic Employee / Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) part time 75% Tracking the active site in heterogeneous catalysts with spatio-temporal spectroscopic methods
- Academic Employee / Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) part time 75% Advanced preparation, characterization and systematic testing of novel catalysts for emission control
Academic Employee / Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) part time 75%
Engineering coatings for catalytic monoliths via advanced robot-controlled methods
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Job description
As a member of the Collaborative Research Center TrackAct (granted by DFG) you focus on the development and in-depth testing of structured noble metal-based catalysts for emission control. Specifically, various metal and ceramic substrates (e.g. honeycombs or monoliths) should be loaded with catalytic materials and investigated with respect to their oxidation activity. You will synthesize and evaluate the catalytic activity of these nanomaterials at the Center for Emission Control Karlsruhe, which is equipped with modern test stands and a wide range of characterization techniques. As the in-depth understanding of the catalytic behavior under reaction conditions is essential, you will use both laboratory and synchrotron characterization techniques after a comprehensive training.
An additional goal is the further development of advanced robot-controlled methods that allow the preparation of structured catalysts using also complex 3D-printed substrates. Together with partners at KIT and external groups, you will develop novel microreactors for in situ studies as well as robot-controlled deposition setups. You will present your results at national and international conferences, and write publications for internationally renowned journals.
The position offers the use of synchrotron radiation at KIT and international large-scale facilities, such as PETRA III or ESRF. We bring together synthetic, spectroscopic, engineering and theoretical expertise to understand supported noble metal catalysts for emission control from the atomic scale up to the application level. As a doctoral researcher, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with a very broad spectrum of know-how ranging from physics to chemistry and chemical engineering in one of the multiple graduate schools at KIT. In addition to these optimal research and working conditions, we offer you a targeted training, individual support and standard wage. Finally, you also have the possibility to temporarily join the research teams of collaboration partners abroad.
Personal qualification
You should have:
- Completed very successfully a scientific degree (Master) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
- Good knowledge in catalysis, material synthesis and technical chemistry.
- Strong ability to work cooperatively with internal and external project partners
- Supervision of Bachelor and Master students
- Independent and structured way of working
- A high level of teamwork, motivation and the willingness to contribute to the team with your own abilities
- Very good English and, if possible, German language skills
- A driving license valid in Europe is welcome
More details Apply
Academic Employee / Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) part time 75%
Tracking the active site in heterogeneous catalysts with spatio-temporal spectroscopic methods
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Job description
As a member of the Collaborative Research Center TrackAct (granted by DFG) you focus on the operando spectroscopic investigation of catalysts consisting of alloyed noble metal nanoparticles on various support materials. Specifically, structure-activity relationships should be established by investigating technically relevant and structured catalysts (e.g. layers/channels) with in situ/operando spectroscopy. After a comprehensive training you will use X-ray absorption spectroscopy and new photon-in/photon-out techniques at synchrotron radiation facilities including our own beamline CatAct at the KIT light source, to track the structure of the nanomaterials at work. Together with KIT partners and external project partners, you will develop and test novel reactors for combined spatially resolved activity and structure elucidation at the Center for Emission Control Karlsruhe, which is equipped with modern test rigs and a wide range of characterization techniques. You will present your results at national and international conferences, and write publications for internationally renowned journals.
The position offers the use of synchrotron radiation at KIT and international large-scale facilities, such as PETRA III, ESRF, SOLEIL, SLS, KIT light source. We bring together synthetic, spectroscopic, engineering and theoretical expertise to understand supported noble metal catalysts for emission control from the atomic scale up to the application level. As a doctoral researcher, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with a very broad spectrum of know-how ranging from physics to chemistry and chemical engineering in one of the multiple graduate schools at KIT. In addition to these optimal research and working conditions, we offer you a targeted training, individual support and standard wage. Finally, you also have the possibility to temporarily join the research teams of collaboration partners abroad.
Personal qualification
You should have:
- Completed very successfully a scientific degree (Master) in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
- Knowledge in physical and technical chemistry.
- Good knowledge in catalysis, material synthesis and spectroscopy.
- Strong ability to work cooperatively with internal and external project partners
- Supervision of Bachelor and Master students
- Independent and structured way of working
- A high level of teamwork, motivation and the willingness to contribute to the team with your own abilities
- Very good English and, if possible, German language skills
- A driving license valid in Europe is welcome
More details Apply
Academic Employee / Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) part time 75%
Advanced preparation, characterization and systematic testing of novel catalysts for emission control
Category
Job description
As a member of the Collaborative Research Center TrackAct (granted by DFG) you focus on the development and comprehensive testing of noble metal-based catalysts for emission control under various reaction conditions. You will use conventional and novel catalyst preparation methods, which are developed together with other project partners. The obtained catalysts will be systematically characterized and tested on advanced catalyst test setups at the Center for Emission Control Karlsruhe which is equipped with modern test rigs and a wide range of characterization techniques. The goal of your project is to derive structure-activity relationships for these functional nanomaterials, and to reduce the noble metal content in terms of sustainability. You will present your results at national and international conferences, and write publications for internationally renowned journals.
Your responsibilities:
- Synthesis, testing and characterization of emission control catalysts
- Extensive data evaluation, preparation of reports and publications
- Catalyst characterization using state-of-the-art spectroscopic methods
- Supervision of Bachelor and Master students
The position offers the use of synchrotron radiation at KIT and international large-scale facilities, such as PETRA III or ESRF. We bring together synthetic, spectroscopic, engineering and theoretical expertise to understand supported noble metal catalysts for emission control from the atomic scale up to the application level. As a doctoral researcher, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with a very broad spectrum of know-how ranging from physics to chemistry and chemical engineering in one of the multiple graduate schools at KIT. In addition to these optimal research and working conditions, we offer you a targeted training, individual support and standard wage. Finally, you also have the possibility to temporarily join the research teams of collaboration partners abroad.
Personal qualification
You should have a very good Master´s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Basic knowledge and experience in physical and technical chemistry as well as in catalysis are desired. In addition to the technical qualification, a high level of commitment, independence and self-reliant work as well as fluent written and spoken English are expected. German language skills are an advantage.
You should have:
- Independent and structured way of working
- A high level of teamwork, motivation and the willingness to contribute to the team with your own abilities
- Very good English and, if possible, German language skills
- A driving license valid in Europe is welcome
More details Apply
Previous announcements
PostDoc for the in-situ XAS investigation of electrochemical systems for the production of green hydrogen
Characterization of catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Operando X-ray Diffraction Tomography for Catalysis and Materials Research (Download)
Development and operando characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for emission reduction
Dynamik von Katalysatoren und Reaktoren in der heterogenen Katalyse (Link)