PhD Position - Water at Catalytic Interfaces

Beginn der Ausschreibung 06.02.2026

Ende der Ausschreibung 04.03.2026

Join the Cluster of Excellence "Blue Mat:
Water-Driven Materials" () and contribute to one of Europe's most exciting research initiatives. Collaborate with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that combines science, sustainability, and technology to create a better future. Help shape the next generation of sustainable materials inspired by nature's most powerful resource: water.
For the Institute of Functional Materials for Sustainability, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon we are looking as soon as possible for a PhD to conduct research within the project "Water at Catalytic Interfaces" as part of the Blue Mat Cluster of Excellence. The position is fixed-term for three years until January 31st, 2029.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field
• strong motivation and passion for experimental research and scientific discovery
• ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
• very good written and spoken English
• willingness to participate in synchrotron experiments, including occasional night shifts

Additional qualifications (advantageous but not required)

• experience in electrochemistry or photoelectrochemistry
• experience in materials synthesis and characterization
• familiarity with operando or in situ techniques
• basic programming or data-analysis skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• experience in collaborative or international research environments

• an exciting and interdisciplinary research environment within the Blue Mat Cluster of Excellence
• close supervision and mentoring within an international team at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon and TUHH
• access and training to state-of-the-art synthesis, characterization, and imaging infrastructure
• collaboration with leading experts in materials science, theory, and advanced characterization
• opportunities to participate in international conferences, research stays, and collaborative networks
• a well-connected research campus (public transport) and best networking opportunities, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket if certain conditions are met (job ticket)
• social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group 13 according to TV EntgO Bund
• an excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
• 6 weeks holiday per year; company holidays between Christmas and New Year's Day
• very good compatibility private and professional life; offers of mobile and flexible work
• PhD Buddy Program
• family-friendly company policy with childcare facilities,e.g. parent-child room
• free assistance program for employees (EAP)

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Please use the application link to the recruiting portal from our website.