Photoelectrochemical Fixation of Dinitrogen into High Value Organic Compounds by a Heterogeneous Catalyst

The Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy (primary supervisor: Dr. Joshua P. Barham) at the University of Regensburg, Germany, invites applications from outstanding young scientists for the position of a

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d)

We are looking for a highly motivated Doctoral Researcher in the field of synthetic chemistry with interests in the following topics: electrochemistry, photochemistry, flow chemistry, gas-liquid reactions and heterogeneous catalysis. The project concerns the heterogeneous catalytic transformation of dinitrogen (N₂) into N-containing organic compounds, and is part of a DFG Priority Programme “Nitroconversion”. ( https://www.spp2370.uni-bayreuth.de/en/index.html )

Project title: Photoelectrochemical Fixation of Dinitrogen into High Value Organic Compounds by a Heterogeneous Catalyst

The accepted candidate of the SPP2370 project will join the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Regensburg in the group of Dr. Joshua P. Barham ( http://www-oc.chemie.uni-regensburg.de/barham/index.php ). The project involves a direct research collaboration with the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam (the groups of Dr. Aleksandr Savateev and Dr. Paolo Giusto as secondary supervisors). The Regensburg-based Doctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to spend up to 6 months working within the MPI.

The Regensburg-based PhD Researcher also has the opportunity to become an associated member of an International Doctoral College newly-funded by the EliteNetzwerk Bayern ( https://pec.app.uni-regensburg.de/research.php ), be involved in training activities and network with valuable industrial and academic contacts.

The position is available starting from 1^st October 2022.

Your qualifications

·        Master’s degree or equivalent in chemistry of in a related science (certificate must be valid prior to 1^st Sept)

·        Outstanding profile, excellent performance in your studies and high enthusiasm for science

·        Social competence, good English communication skills (B2 or higher), open-minded and flexible

·        Strong background and interest in preparative synthetic chemistry.

·        (Desirable) Demonstrable experience in electrocatalysis and/or photocatalysis

·        (Desirable) Demonstrable experience in flow chemistry and/or heterogeneous catalysis

Application

To apply, please send your application in English that contains the following: i) letter of motivation (max. 1 pg.), ii) CV, iii) academic transcript of records (courses+grades), iv) contact information of two referees

as a single combined PDF file, with the e-mail title “ SPP2370_UR_*yourname* ” exclusively to:

[Email Address Removed]

Deadline: 15^th July 2022.

The candidate’s CV will be evaluated internally according to the project and the selected candidates will be invited for an online interview. After the interview, interviewed candidates will receive an email with the final decision.

Equal Opportunities: Equality, Inclusion, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination

Both the University of Regensburg and the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces have as part of their missions to develop an inclusive community for instruction, research and outreach.

The University of Regensburg is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the University of Regensburg actively seeks to increase the number of female scientists in those areas where they are particularly underrepresented – therefore, we explicitly encourage applications from female scientists: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/equal-opportunities/chancengleichheit/frauenfoerderung-1/index.html

As part of the SPP2370 project, Drs. Barham, Savateev and Giusto will focus efforts on inclusivity and diversity. These will include: i) facilitating training and networking opportunities for female scientists and those from underrepresented groups in presentation skills, leadership, personal and career development, networking and job applications; ii) diversity awareness training for all those involved in the project.

For further information about the Faculty, see:                                                                                             https://www.uni-regensburg.de/chemistry-pharmacy/faculty/home/index.html

For further information about the University of Regensburg’s Equal Opportunities Portal, see:   https://www.uni-regensburg.de/university/equal-opportunities-equality-inclusion/home/index.html