{UAH} 12 Doctoral Positions (67 %)

At the faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Physics and Geography and the faculty of Biology and Chemistry, the Research Training Group (RTG) "Substitute Materials for sustainable Energy Technologies" (Graduiertenkolleg GRK 2204) funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) offers by of April 1st, 2016,

12 Doctoral Positions (67 %)

RTG 2204 is a DFG funded postgraduate programme run at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (JLU) in Germany. In agreement with the current legislation the position is remunerated according to "Entgeltgruppe 13 Tarifvertrag Hessen (TV-H)". The duration of the offered positions is three years. Extension is possible in special cases, e.g. applicants with young children.

The doctorate projects within RTG explore substitute materials based on abundant elements (elements of hope) aiming at overcoming the limitations imposed by scarcity of elements and materials. The RTG will focus on developing and studying such strategies in the field of energy storage, energy conversion and energy transport, to achieve a breakthrough in cutting-edge technologies like high-efficiency photovoltaics, large-scale rechargeable batteries, thermoelectric generators and energy-efficient materials. The programme is run by twelve research groups from chemistry, physics and materials science cooperating in the Laboratory for Materials Research LaMa, an interdisciplinary research center of JLU. The individual doctorate project can be either experimental and/or theoretical on a subject corresponding to one of the projects listed below.

We offer a challenging scientific co-operative doctorate programme flanked with an educational programme comprising lab technique courses, soft-skill training, progress meetings, international workshops and stays in the partner laboratories or in associated industry companies.

Special highlights of the RTG are:

• Opportunity for participation in relevant international conferences
• Supervision by at least two principal investigators from chemistry and physics departments

12 Doctoral projects in the following research projects are offered (responsible principal investigators in brackets):
Project A1 (S. Gross, C. Heiliger, P. J. Klar, E. Müller, M. Wickleder): Silicides and Sulfides for thermoelectric Applications (Mg2Si, TiS2).
Project A2 (S. Gross, C. Heiliger, P. J. Klar, E. Müller, M. Wickleder): Oxide-based Thermoelectrics (Zn(O,S) and Cu(O,S)).
Project B1 (M. Eickhoff, D. Schlettwein, P. R. Schreiner, B. Smarsly, M. Wickleder): New Photoelectrodes for photo-electrochemical Cracking of Water.
Project B2 (M. Eickhoff, C. Heiliger, A. Polity, D. Schlettwein): Alternative thin-Layer Absorbers based on abundant Elements (CuxO).
Project C1 (J. Janek, D. Mollenhauer, A. Schirmeisen, B. Smarsly): Metal-Air Batteries and resource-conserving Catalysts.
Project C2 (J. Janek, A. Polity, A. Schirmeisen, M. Wickleder): Alkaline-Sulfur Batteries (low-Temperature Batteries).
Project D1 (D. Schlettwein, P.R. Schreiner): Diamandoid-based Materials.
Project D2 (P. J. Klar, A. Schirmeisen, B. Smarsly): Graphene-based Nanostructures.
Project E1 (J. Janek, A. Polity, D. Mollenhauer): Solid-State Electrolytes for electrochromic Applications.
Project E2 (P. J. Klar, A. Polity, D. Schlettwein, B. Smarsly): Alternative electrochromic and thermochromic Materials.

Prerequisite: M.Sc., German Diploma degree or Honours equivalent in chemistry, physics, materials science or related fields that allow to obtain a doctorate degree. Personal initiative, creativity, team spirit, good English language skills and a profound background in science are expected. Basic German language skills are desirable, but not required.

The Justus-Liebig-University Giessen strongly encourages female scientists to apply for this position. As a family-friendly higher education institution the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen particularly welcomes applicants with children.

Please send your application stating the applications number 145/00394/08 with the usual documents*) until February 15th, 2016 to Prof. Dr. Bernd Smarsly, JLU Giessen, Physikalisch-Chemisches Institut, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392 Giessen, GERMANY or by e-mail to bernd.smarsly@phys.chemie.uni-giessen.de (all below-mentioned documents need to be combined into one single PDF-file). Applicants with disabilities but otherwise equal qualifications will be preferred. Please do not send original documents as these will not be returned after end of the selection procedure.

*) Required documents: curriculum vitae, references, certificates (English or German), letter of motivation. The motivation letter should state your expertise, the desired research area and your preference for either experimental or theoretical research in the subject field. If you are interested in more than one project, motivation for each project needs to be addressed in the motivation letter. Please indicate your project(s) of interest!

Additional information can be obtained under:
www.uni-giessen.de/prima

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