Computational Chemist / PostDoc HIPOLE Jena – Molecular solar thermal energy (m/f/d)
Reference no.: HI 2024/19
Achieving climate-neutrality within the next 20 years necessitates an innovation boost for the development of highly efficient, scalable, low-cost, and sustainably produced energy technologies. Polymer materials play a central role in this process.
HIPOLE deeply integrates and expands world-class expertise in polymer chemistry, materials science, high-throughput experimentation and artificial intelligence with complementary expertise in inorganic/hybrid materials, scalable devices, and advanced characterization.
We are looking for a Computational Chemist / PostDoc HIPOLE Jena – Battery (m/f/d) for our two site in Jena, Germany. The PostDoc position offers a unique opportunity to address critical challenges Theoretical chemistry / material modelling for the elucidation of reaction mechanisms of catalytic energy release processes of molecular solar thermal energy storage (MOST) systems and for the screening of catalytic energy release processes in close co-operation with various theoretical and experimental partners. For more information on each thematic focus, please visit Homepage – HIPOLE Jena und www.ceec.uni-jena.de/en.
Your Tasks
- Elucidation of reaction mechanisms of catalytic energy release processes of molecular solar thermal storage (MOST) systems such as 1,2-dihydro-1,2-azaborine derivatives using quantum chemical methods
- Screening of individual steps of the surface reactions
- Methods: Density functional theory, semi-empirical methods and molecular dynamic simulations are used
- The results will be documented, analysed and subsequently published
- Close collaboration with experimental and theoretical working groups from Giessen, Erlangen, Tübingen, Frankfurt and Heidelberg
- Supervision of Bachelor’s/Master’s students and doctoral candidates
- Summary, presentation and publication of the results in English
Your Profile
- Completed scientific university degree in chemistry or materials science
- PhD (or shortly before completion) in theoretical chemistry / quantum chemistry or material modelling
- Extensive knowledge in the field of theoretical chemistry / quantum chemistry and material modelling
- Experience in the field of surface modelling and working with Linux systems and mainframe computers
- Experience in the field of ab initio molecular dynamics simulations
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- Very good publication record
- Experience in presenting scientific content in English
You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem solving skills and the willingness to familiarize yourself with a wide range of tasks. You are characterized by your ability to work in a team, reliability, independence and communication skills (also in English). You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team in a diverse and dynamic work environment.
Your Benefits at HZB
- International/diversity-sensitive working environment in the science city of Jena
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of novel materials and technological solutions for a climate-neutral future together with top international researchers
- Career-enhancing networking opportunities and individual support and assistance programmes
- good work-life balance through counselling services on family and career and flexible working time models: Flexitime, part-time, hybrid working
- 30 days paid leave
- Health management, company pension scheme (VBL), subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job
- Long-term prospects, opportunities for further development/training programmes
- Attractive remuneration through payment in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund)
and a team that is looking forward to meeting you!
Fixed term contract for 24 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).
How to apply
We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by 31.01.2025. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by other means (such as email or mail) in the application process.
We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce. We are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women. Where the qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities.