Postdoctoral Researcher: Molecular Electrocatalysts for PtX applications

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications from experts in molecular synthetic organic, inorganic chemistry and electrochemistry. The position is available from 1 February or immediately hereafter.

The position is available for 1 year with the possibility for extension.

The candidate will participate in a national project funded by the CAPeX Pioneer center (https://capex.dtu.dk/). The project involves design, synthesis, characterization, and testing of molecular transition metal coordination compounds, as electrocatalysts for oxidation and reduction reactions. The research will focus on:

• Developing synthetic routes to robust new chelating and bifunctional ligands.
• Employing advanced spectroscopic, electrochemical and X-ray diffraction and fluorescence techniques in the investigation of structure–reactivity relationships.
• Performing and analyzing electrocatalysis experiments using gaseous reagents and/or products.
• Analytical chemistry, e.g., GCMS, HPLC and ECMS.
• Designing immobilization strategies.
• Collaborating on mechanistic and computational studies.
• Collaborating within the CAPeX pioneer center

The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong collaborative ties across inorganic, coordination, organometallic and enzyme chemistry. Expected competences include a strong experience in organic synthesis and coordination chemistry, electrochemistry and electrocatalysis, and a solid background in structural and spectroscopic methods of characterization.

The supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and some undergraduate teaching can be expected.

For further information please contact Prof. Christine McKenzie ([email protected]).

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.

The application must include the following:

• A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment.
• A letter of motivation
• A research proposal relevant to the goals of this research (max 2 pages)
• A full list of publications with linked DOI numbers.
• A brief summary of research experience (max 2 pages)

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

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Location
Odense M, Denmark

Apply Before
2025-12-15T22:59:00+00:00