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resources, health and information. The IPF employs about 500 people in five scientific institutes, administration and technical
services. New topics and methods are increasingly explored in flexible research structures such as independent junior groups.
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Researcher / PostDoc (No: 006-2024)
The IPF Institute of Molecular Chemistry in the Department of Functional Nanocomposites and Blends is seeking to fill the position of a Scientist (m/f/d) with 40 hours per week to be filled. The EU project GlaS-A-Fuels (Single-Atom Photocatalysts Enhanced by a Self-Powered Photonic Glass Reactor to Produce Advanced Biofuels) envisages a holistic approach to the conversion of bioethanol into advanced biofuels using recyclable and co-operative catalysts made from elements widely available in the earth. The concept is based on the development of a photonic glass reactor that captures and tunes light, is self-powered by a thermoelectric module and is tailored to enhance the efficiency of photo-enhanced single atom catalysts. GlaS-A-Fuels aims to harness the full power of the light-activated charge carriers of photoactive supports by directing this energy to the surface exposed transition metal-cation single atom sites. There, the conversion of solar energy into fuel can be maximised through effective coordination with the reactants and energy matching with their rontier orbitals. To develop efficient processes for the production of advanced biofuels, GlaS-A-Fuels will leverage the expertise of five partners in the fields of materials science for solar and thermal energy harvesting, catalysis, laser technologies for tuning light-matter interactions and intelligent process control systems in a concerted manner.
The task of the IPF Dresden in the project is to develop the polymeric thermoelectric module for energy conversion. For the related tasks we seek a researcher with suitable expertise in polymer composites and energy materials.
Job description:
- Developing design ideas for polymer composite based thermoelectric modules and their constructive realisation for thermoelectric modules
- Production and processing of composites made from polymers and carbon nanotubes via melt compounding or solution mixing
- Preparing, conducting, analysing scientific experiments and documenting the research results
- Coordination of the IPF tasks within the EU project
- Interdisciplinary cooperation within the consortium of a european project
Requirements:
- PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science
- Extensive knowledge of functional polymer composites, their preparation, characterization, thermoelectrics and physical principles
- Preferable: experience with development of polymeric thermoelectric materials and their characterization
- Preferable: experience in the thermoelectric module design, preparation and testing
- Very high motivation for independent and result-orientated research work and preparation of publications in peer reviewed journals
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills with very good teamwork skills
- Proficient in written and spoken English,
- German language skills desirable
We offer you a varied and interesting challenge in an international working environment and appropriate remuneration. The remuneration and social benefits (including a company pension scheme, job ticket, flexible family-friendly working hours and job-related further training) are based on the qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (EG 13 TV-L).
The advertised position can also be filled part-time.
The IPF Dresden strives for gender equality and diversity in all fields. Applications by people with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Moreover, as the IPF would like to raise the proportion of women in fields where they are underrepresented, women in particular are invited to apply. The personal data collected by the IPF relating to your application, as well as the evaluation thereof shall be processed exclusively for purposes of the application process on the basis of contractual measures under Art. 6 (1b) GDPR. These data shall not be transferred to third parties. Recipients shall comprise the employees responsible, the Works Council as well as, where applicable, the representative body for disabled employees and the equal opportunities officers of the IPF. Your application details provided to us shall be deleted by us 6 months after the end of the application process, i.e. either after the job advertised has been filled, or after we have decided not to fill the vacancy after all. For questions under data protection law and for exercising your rights, please contact: d atenschutz@ipfdd.de (data protection officer). You have the right to complain to the supervisory authority. Expenses for the interview participation will not be refunds.
Date of entry from 01.03.2024
Time limit 2 years
Contact For further information please contact Dr. Krause (0351/4658 736).
