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Chemist or physicist (f/m/d)
67% part-time

Organizational unit

Institut für Funktionelle Grenzflächen (IFG)

Job description

As a member of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1441 TrackAct (www.trackact.kit.edu, granted by DFG) you focus on the following activities in close collaboration with our partner institutes:

  • Sspectroscopic investigation and in-depth characterization of structured noble metal-based catalysts for emission control
  • Work on systematic IR spectroscopic investigations of the adsorption and reactions of NH3, CH4 and VOCs on pure and noble metals (Pt, Pd, Ru)-deposited oxide surfaces (CeO2, Al2O3), using both well-defined single crystals and shape-controlled nanoparticles. The multiscale IR characterization will be complemented by high-resolution XPS and NEXAFS studies.
  • You will also contribute to manuscript preparation and the presentation of results at international conferences and seminars.

The opportunity to pursue a doctorate in addition to scientific work is available.

Starting date

01.06.2026

Personal qualification

You should have:

  • A university degree (Master) in chemistry or physics
  • Solid knowledge in the field of surface science and catalysis
  • Working experience with advanced surface analysis methods is an advantage
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work in a team

This is what we offer

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

Salary

Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

Contract duration

limited to 3 years

Application up to

06.04.2026

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Dr. Yuemin Wang, phone +49 721 608-23140, E-Mail: yuemin.wang@kit.edu.

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 116/2026.

Vacancy number: 116/2026

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Contact

Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Ratzel
Phone: +49 721 608-25544,

Institute of Functional Interfaces (IFG)

 

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