External job advertisement reg. NO. 5-2070/24-D
A future with tradition-shaping science: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) offers a wide range
of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine. The oldest and largest university
in Saxony-Anhalt was founded in 1817 by merging the universities in Wittenberg (1502) and Halle (1694).
Today, it has 340 professors and 20,000 students. Its research focuses on the material and biological sciences,
the Enlightenment, and social and cultural research.
At the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Natural Sciences II, Institute of Chemistry, we
are looking to fill the following position, which is limited until 31.12.2027.
Scientific researcher (m-w-d) (Ph.D. student)
to be filled part-time 50%.

Remuneration will be paid up to group 13 TV-L, depending on the tasks assigned and fulfillment of personal
requirements.

Work tasks:
With the European Center of Just Transition Research and Impact-Driven Transfer (JTC), an interdisciplinary re-
search center will be established at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, which will address questions
about the fair design of changing techno-socio-economic processes in transition regions in Central Germany
and will link 'questions of the day after tomorrow' with current challenges.
The innovation team Bifunctional Catalysts for Green Molecules investigates the conversion of renewable ener-
gies into useful compounds.

The candidate will learn to perform the following tasks:

• Design and prepare highly efficient photo-catalysts/electrodes for photoelectrochemical renewable energy

conversion, e.g. photoelectrochemical water splitting (PEC), photoelectrochemical CO2 reduction, and/or
other conversion reactions for the synthesis of different kinds of green molecules

• Performance assessment of prepared electrodes with well-developed photoelectrochemical cells and online

GC/MS or LC/MS

• Perform in-situ measurements to investigate the reaction mechanism

• Data analysis and writing manuscripts

• Supervision of BSc and MSc theses

• The possibility of obtaining a Ph.D. degree is provided

YOUR PROFILE
We seek candidates with:

• A completed Master's degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, and/or a similar field

• Strong interest in the research areas of nanotechnology, electrochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, artificial

photosynthesis, and semiconductor physics. Preferably, the candidate already has experimental experience
in one or more of these research areas


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• Hands-on technical experience with (or strong interest in) nanostructure preparation and characterization.

e.g. Si etching, CVD, ALD, electrodeposition, and other fantastic methods

• Experience with in-situ measurements or DFT simulations for studying the reaction mechanism is beneficial,

but not required

• Ability and willingness to work independently and as a member of a team in an international environment.

• Good PC skills, e.g. in using MS Office, Origin, and Chem Draw

• Ability to work in a team, reliability, willingness to learn, willingness to help, communication skills

Applications from severely disabled persons with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preferential
consideration. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with a degree that was not obtained
at a German university must submit a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifica-
tions from the Central Office for Foreign Education (https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-forforeign-ed-
ucation) as proof of equivalence.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Wouter Maijenburg, Tel.: 0345 55-25622,
e-mail: wouter.maijenburg@chemie.uni-halle.de.

Please send your complete application stating the reg. no. 5-2070/24-D with the usual documents by
19/03/2024 to Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Natural Sciences II, Institute of Chem-
istry, Inorganic Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Wouter Maijenburg, 06099 Halle (Saale) or by email to wouter.maijen-
burg@chemie.uni-halle.de.

The application should include (i) a letter of motivation; (ii) a current curriculum vitae; (iii) if possible, a list
of publications; (iv) certificates of academic degrees and transcripts (if possible); (v) the contact details of
at least two persons (e.g. professors) who can provide information about the candidate on request.

The call for applications is subject to any budgetary restrictions.

Application costs will not be reimbursed by the Martin Luther University. Application documents will only
be returned if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. An electronic application is preferred and pos-
sible by email to wouter.maijenburg@chemie.uni-halle.de and "CC" to hjzhang@mpi-halle.mpg.de.



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