The PECAS Lab, located within the Faculty of Chemistry at the UPV/EHU campus in San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain, is looking to appoint a motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher. This position (1+1 years, starting in October 2024) will focus on conducting experimental research in
surface electrochemistry, specifically within the framework of the ERC Starting Grant project “Controlling Oxygen Selectivity at the Atomic Scale” (ERC-2021-StG, COSAS, 101040193). The project aims to establish a direct correlation between quasi-in situ surface characterization and the atomic- scale structural and electronic properties of catalysts, with a particular emphasis on improving reaction selectivity in water electrolysis.
The postdoctoral researcher will explore layered materials (e.g., graphene, MoSe) under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and spectroscopy (STS) at low temperatures (4K). The insights gained will be correlated with quasi-in situ NAP-XPS experiments to develop a comprehensive understanding of the electrode-electrolyte interface under realistic electrochemical conditions.
Required qualifications and experience
The candidate must hold a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry or a closely related field. Extensive experience with ultra-high vacuum (UHV) techniques and low-temperature scanning probe microscopy (STM/nc-AFM) is necessary. Knowledge of electrochemical methods and/or X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is a plus.
How to apply:
Applications should be addressed to Dr. Sara Barja and sent via email in one single PDF, with the subject “COSAS-Postdoc application”, to sara.barja@ehu.eus before the 1st of October 2024
(applications will be considered upon arrival) including:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- A short description of previous research (1-2 Pages)
- Contact information for at least two academic references