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The University of Duisburg-Essen invites applications for the position of a

Scientific Researcher (f/m/d) (Payment according to Grade E 13 TV-L)

at the Faculty of Chemistry, Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry, Campus Essen.

Main research topics and duties:
Participation in the research project “Modeling of MXenes” (NRW Return Program Exner). The focus of the work is on the theoretical description of MXenes for reversible oxygen electrocatalysis in metal-air batteries as well as other electrocatalytic processes.

The aim of the advertised position is the theoretical description of MXenes as electrode materials for electrocatalytic processes with particular consideration of the electrified solid/ liquid interface. Information on the methods used in the Exner group can be found in the literature (ACS Catal. 2020, 10, 12607- 12617; Chem Catal. 2021, 1, 258-271; J. Phys. Chem. C 2021, 125, 10413-10421; DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202100037).

Please note: postdoctoral fellows are not eligible for this position!

Required qualifications:

Completed university degree in chemistry, physics, or informatics of at least 8 semesters. A good degree (min. 2.0 according to the German grading system) is required. Very good written and spoken English skills are also a prerequisite.
In addition, either excellent programming skills (Python, Java, C ++, Wolfram Mathematica, etc.) or excellent knowledge in the area of electronic structure calculations (density functional theory, e. g. VASP, WIEN2k, CP2K or SeqQuest) or in the area of molecular dynamics simulations (Gromacs, CP2K) are expected. Knowledge in the field of (theoretical) electrochemistry is not required but will be considered positively in the application process.

Expected start of position: May 1, 2022
Contract period: 36 months
Application deadline: December 17, 2021