The research group of Prof. Karoliina Honkala at the department of chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, is seeking a PhD student with a background in chemistry or physics for a project that focuses on building atomistic understanding of metal-support interactions for reforming catalysis. Within the project density functional theory calculations will be applied to address metal-support interplay with varying metal particle sizes and varying states of the support material as well as thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of ethanol steam reforming including the determination of a reaction mechanism at the catalyst-support interface.

The eligible candidate should have, or be about to obtain, MSc in chemistry or physics within emphasis on material science, catalysis or physical chemistry. A background in density functional theory calculations is a bonus, however not a requirement.

The deadline for applications is 27.5.2016, and the position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate has been found.

The interested applicants should send their application via the webpage

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