We are looking for a highly motivated person for the project on computational study of cobalt catalyzed Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. The aim of the project is to use density functional theory (DFT) calculations to develop an understanding of catalyst structure and its correlation with activity and selectivity in the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide to hydrocarbons in the jet fuel range. This project is part of a larger collaboration with other theoretical and experimental researchers.

Research training group

The project will be carried out at the Institute of Catalysis Research and Technology in the group of Prof. Studt (https://www.ikft.kit.edu/english/232.php).  

Funding: approximately 38,000 € per year (before taxes).

Candidates

The applicant should have a master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or physics with background in heterogeneous catalysis and/or simulations.

For questions and applications please contact: [email protected]