You will prepare and characterize clay samples and oriented clay films using different methods (e.g. XRD, Mössbauer spectroscopy, electron microscopy, electrochemical methods)
You will study proton mobility with quasi-elastic neutron scattering QENS in clays at SINQ / PSI and develop your own data analysis tools
You will develop an experimental setup for radiotracer diffusion in thin clay films and conduct tracer diffusion and electromigration studies
You will communicate your results at conferences and in publications in peer-reviewed journals and write a PhD thesis to complete your studies
Responsabilités
You will prepare and characterize clay samples and oriented clay films using different methods (e.g. XRD, Mössbauer spectroscopy, electron microscopy, electrochemical methods)
You will study proton mobility with quasi-elastic neutron scattering QENS in clays at SINQ / PSI and develop your own data analysis tools
You will develop an experimental setup for radiotracer diffusion in thin clay films and conduct tracer diffusion and electromigration studies
You will communicate your results at conferences and in publications in peer-reviewed journals and write a PhD thesis to complete your studies
Exigences
You have obtained a Master's degree in physical chemistry, environmental chemistry or a closely related field
You are highly motivated to conduct laboratory work and have prior experience working in a chemical laboratory environment
You are eager to use advanced data analysis tools (e.g. Python programming)
Familiarity with spectroscopic techniques or molecular simulations is advantageous
You have excellent communication and time management skills
In this international project team, excellent knowledge of English is essential, and the ability to communicate in German is an advantage
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration
You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture
If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure
This is a fixed-term position with a 4-year term, subject to satisfactory progress within the framework of the doctoral programme at the University of Bern
