Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) Diffusion Dynamics of Water on Nanoparticle Surfaces Using Neutron Spectroscopy

The work environment

• The position is offered as a regular employment contract.
• There is an opportunity to pursue a PhD.
• Travel to major international research institutions and conferences.
• Access to a strong research network at RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich, including the Ernst Ruska Center for Electron Microscopy.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Individual supervision and regular research group meetings.
• Newly renovated laboratories and offices.
• Professional development and networking opportunities within the Fuel Science Center 2 Cluster of Excellence.

Ihr Profil

• University degree (Master or equivalent) in physics, chemistry, materials science or related field of study.
• Experience in wet chemical laboratory work, physicochemical characterization and preferred X-ray or neutron scattering.
• Knowledge in scientific programming (Origin, Igor Pro, Python).
• High motivation for further education, independent and goal-oriented work.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken), knowledge of German desirable.
• In addition, you are interested in further scientific qualification (PhD).

Ihre Aufgaben

As a PhD student you will work on the research project with the tasks:

• Synthesis of iron oxide / metal oxide nanoparticles with different ligands and sizes, as well as sample preparation for experiments at neutron facilities.
• Characterization of the nanoparticles with e.g. TGA, IR, vapor sorption, or XRD.
• Experiments at neutron sources.
• Analysis and interpretation of the experimental data, e.g. with Python, Igor Pro, Origin.
• Publication of results in scientific journals and presentation at conferences.
• Collaborations and participation in the Cluster of Excellence Fuel Science Center 2.

Über uns

RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.All University employees also have access to the Corporate Benefits online platform, which offers discounts on a wide range of products and services from participating companies.RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.In keeping with RWTH’s commitment to equality of opportunity, we ask that you do not include a photo with your application.Please refer to https://www.rwth-aachen.de/applicant-privacy-policy for information about how we collect and process applicant data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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