Postdoc Position in Photoredox Catalysis in Porous Materials

Postdoc Position in Photoredox Catalysis in Porous Materials

UvA - University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

This is what you will do

You will explore how ligand coordination and spatial confinement in metalloporphyrinic MOFs affect triplet excited states, energy/charge transfer, and photocatalytic activity in the conversion of CO₂ and CH₄. You will work at the intersection of spectroscopy, materials chemistry, and catalysis, with a strong emphasis on developing and applying advanced time-resolved and operando spectroscopic techniques.

You will become part of a collaborative and international team within the Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), working alongside researchers in the fields of catalysis, materials chemistry, and spectroscopy. The group offers a supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas, supervise junior researchers, and develop your scientific profile.

Your work will involve a mix of experimental research, data analysis, discussions with team members, and preparation of scientific publications and presentations. If you are enthusiastic about applying spectroscopy to understand and improve photocatalytic materials, we encourage you to apply.

Your tasks will be:

• Developing and running time-resolved spectroscopic setups
• Investigating triplet state lifetimes, oxidation/spin states, and ligand effects in MOFs
• Correlating structure-function relationships between ligation, confinement, and photoefficiency
• Performing in situ/operando studies on photoredox reactions including CO₂ reduction and CH₄ oxidation
• Supporting MSc/PhD students in related activities.
• Presenting your results in scientific journals and at conferences.

This is what we ask of you

You have a strong background in organometallic chemistry, physical chemistry, or material chemistry, ideally with experience in photo(redox)chemistry and spectroscopy. Experience with (photo-) electrochemical characterization of MOFs or related porous materials will be an advantage.

Your experience and profile:

• PhD in chemistry, materials science, physics or a related field
• Proven experience with time-resolved spectroscopy
• Background in organometallic chemistry or coordination chemistry
• Experience with MOFs, photoredox catalysis, or porous materials is an advantage
• Knowledge of EPR spectroscopy is considered a plus
• Good communication skills in oral and written English
• A proactive, independent, and collaborative mindset

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