Postdoc of Materials Chemistry and electrocatalysis

Postdoc of Materials Chemistry and electrocatalysis

Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC)

Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering a postdoc position (9-12 months) commencing September 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is within synthesis, characterization and development of high entropy materials for electrocatalysis.

The scope of the project will be to explore how high entropy materials can be synthesized and applied in electrocatalysis. A main focus will be the application of synchrotron techniques including X-ray total scattering and X-ray for in situ and operando materials.

The position is Center of High Entropy Alloy Catalysis and under supervision of associate professor Kirsten M. Ø. Jensen. The postdoc’s duties will include research within chemistry as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

To be considered, applicants must have a PhD degree in experimental chemistry, nanoscience, physics, or a similar field with experience in material synthesis. Extensive experience in material synthesis, experimental electrocatalysis and synchrotron experiments is furthermore required, including experience in advanced modelling of diffraction and total scattering data. The candidate should be able to conduct independent and creative research, demonstrate scientific productivity, and show good inter-personal and communication skills. The candidate will work within our international, cross-disciplinary group and will co-supervise students and other group members. The candidate must have excellent English communication skills, and the ability to write scientific papers at a high level.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The position is open from Septembe 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Kirsten Ørnsbjerg Jensen.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 7 May 2025 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.