PhD Student Position in Ultrafast Vibrational Spectroscopy of COReduction Catalysts

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Integrated in an international research group consisting of a mix of PhD students and postdocs, and of Chemist and Physicist, you will first adapt existing experimental instrumentation to the specific needs of the planned experiments, prepare/synthesize the required molecules and then pursue the laser-based spectroscopic measurements.

The successful candidate must hold a Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field. Besides a solid background in Physical Chemistry, basic knowledge of electrochemistry and organometallic synthesis will be required.