Postdoctoral Researcher In Mechanistic Interface Science For Lithium-based Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis

Aalto University

Otaniemi, Finland
Base: 4,130–4,550 €pmnth; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid
Mechanistic electrochemistry
Operando/cryogenic characterization
Lithium deposition
You will have a chance to make an impact by establishing reliable, multimodal methods that connect interphase chemistry and morphology to electrochemical performance, stability, and degradation mechanisms

Job Summary

  • You will have a chance to make an impact by establishing reliable, multimodal methods that connect interphase chemistry and morphology to electrochemical performance, stability, and degradation mechanisms.
  • Your work will also build transferable capability for other lithium and battery-relevant interfacial processes.
  • This position offers a rare combination of electrochemistry, operando and in-situ characterization, and correlative mechanism-driven analysis for green ammonia via LiNRR.

Matching Summary

You will have a chance to make an impact by establishing reliable, multimodal methods that connect interphase chemistry and morphology to electrochemical performance, stability, and degradation mechanisms.

Salary

Base: 4130–4550 €/month; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: occupational healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mechanistic electrochemistry
  • operando/cryogenic characterization
  • lithium deposition
  • solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) analysis
  • lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction reaction (LiNRR)
  • correlative analysis workflow

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary environment
  • collaborative mindset
  • Finnish language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • PhD in physics, materials science, chemical engineering
  • Experienced in electrochemical ammonia synthesis
  • Strong background in electrochemical interfaces
  • Hands-on experience in in situ/operando spectroscopy
  • Hands-on experience in AFM and/or 3D imaging
  • Hands-on experience in Cryo-FIB/SEM
  • Hands-on experience in cryo-STEM & liquid-cell TEM
  • Experienced in glovebox workflows
  • Fluency in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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