Postdoc in Ferroelectric Switching of Surface Chemistry

Postdoc in Ferroelectric Switching of Surface Chemistry

Aalborg University

Aalborg, Denmark

Your work tasks

The position is part of the CAPeX Pioneer Center, funded by Villum Fonden, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Carlsberg Foundation, Lundbeck Fonden, and the Danish National Research Foundation, who aim to advance materials development for Power-to-X. The successful candidate will be part of the CAPeX Academy together with 100 PhDs and postdocs.

The Postdoc will conduct research on ferroelectric thin films to obtain switchable surface adsorption energies in photo electrocatalytic cycles, seeking to enhance water splitting. The work will include growth and characterization of thin film systems, searching for new ferroelectrics and optimizing interfaces between layers. The characterization includes polarization switching and photocatalytic effects.

The Postdoc will collaborate with colleagues at AAU Department of Materials and Production as well as other research groups in Denmark and internationally, who participate in the project. In addition, the Postdoc will contribute to teaching and student supervision, as well as to the dissemination of research results through peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.

Your competencies

The applicant must hold a PhD in a relevant field, such as physics, chemistry or materials science, with expertise in thin film growth and characterization. The ideal candidate should have a strong research interest in materials for the green energy transition. The successful applicant must be proficient in English, possess strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

The applicant should have documented research experiences in growth of thin films and characterization using standard techniques such as electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction. Some experience with electrochemical characterization of electrodes will be an advantage.

Qualification requirements

Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.