The Max-Born-Institute invites applications for the position 2 Ph. D. Students (m/f/d) -Ultrafast Soft-X-Ray Spectroscopy of Elementary Chemical Reactions.
Job profile:
The main objective of our research effort is the elucidation of ultrafast elementary charge transfer processes in solution. Currently we use and further develop state-of-the-art techniques to determine the structural dynamics of reactive prototypical donor-acceptor complexes, including electron transfer, proton transfer and proton-coupled-electron, which function as model systems for processes as diverse as electronic charge flow, aqueous proton transport or energy conversion.
The candidate will focus on the elucidation of ultrafast charge transfer reactions, by use of ultrafast soft-x-ray spectroscopy. We have previously investigated the microscopic details of elementary steps in these charge transfer dynamics with transient IR and soft x-ray spectroscopies. The candidate will contribute to this research topic by investigating the ultrafast dynamics of specially designed push-pull donor-acceptor complexes. The main activities will involve condensed phase transient soft-x-ray spectroscopy measurements using novel liquid jet technologies.
Requirements:
The successful candidate has a M.Sc. in physics or chemistry with above average marks The candidate has experience in at least one of the following fields: optical spectroscopy, soft-x-ray-spectroscopy, ultrafast optics and spectroscopy.
Offer:
The Ph. D. position is available immediately and appointment will be for 3 years. The payment is according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD, 75%)
The candidate will be a member of a research team consisting of senior scientists, postdocs, and Ph. D. students.
If equally qualified, severely handicapped persons are given preference.
MBI is an equal opportunity employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.
MBI supports the reconcilability of family and working life and is certified by the audit workandfamily (audit berufundfamilie) as a family-friendly employer.
Please upload your application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, references and description of previous studies and professional activities as well as a list of publications electronically via the MBI online recruiting platform at https://mbi-berlin.de/career. The deadline for applications is 02.06.2024.
For further information and inquires please contact Dr. Arnaud Rouzée (rouzee@mbi-berlin.de) and Dr. Erik T. J. Nibbering (nibberin@mbi-berlin.de).
