Postdoctoral Fellow – Electric Double Layer, AMOLF, Amsterdam

Postdoctoral Fellow – Electric Double Layer: AMOLF is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral fellow to join a cross-functional team studying the electric double layer at metal electrodes. This position focuses on improving the understanding of sustainable energy storage and conversion processes at the nanoscale using state-of-the-art techniques.

Postdoctoral fellow – Investigation of the electrical double layer

Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow

Research area:

• In-situ and operando characterization of metal electrodes
• Energy conversion and storage
• Nonlinear optical femtosecond vibrational spectroscopy
• Atomic force microscopy

Location:
Science Park, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Eligibility/Qualification:

• A PhD in experimental Physics or physical chemistry
• Experimental experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Investigation of the solid-water interface at the molecular level
• In-situ/operando atomic force microscopy
• Ultrafast spectroscopy
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Job description:
The postdoctoral fellow will focus on the following topics:

• Development of in-situ and operando characterization techniques for metal electrodes
• Investigation of hydrogen bond structures and molecular dynamics near electrode surfaces
• By using modern nonlinear optical femtosecond vibrational spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy
• Investigation of the dynamic distribution of ions and reactants near electrode surfaces
• Gain insights into the electrical double layer structure to optimize electrochemical reactions for energy conversion and storage

This position is a collaboration between the ultrafast spectroscopy and 3D photovoltaics groups at AMOLF, supervised by Prof. Bakker and Prof. Alarcon-Llado. The successful candidate will work closely with other PhD students, technicians and postdocs in the Sustainable Materials area and the ChemSpec Competence Center at AMOLF.

Working conditions:

• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Initial term 2 years with possibility of extension by 1 year
• Salary from 4,065 euros gross per month
• Includes a range of employment benefits
• AMOLF provides assistance with accommodation, visa applications and reimburses transport and setup costs for foreign postdocs.

How to apply:
Interested applicants should apply online through the AMOLF website. Here. An online screening may be part of the selection process.

Last application date:
Information on the application deadline can be found on the AMOLF website.

For more information, please contact Esther Alarcon Llado at e.alarconllado@amolf.nl.

AMOLF is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.

Join us in pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy research at AMOLF, Amsterdam Science Park!

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