Postdoctoral Researcher: Investigating the Electrical Double Layer

{"h2": "Job Summary", "p": "We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at AMOLF. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be responsible for investigating the electrical double layer structure near electrode surfaces using advanced nonlinear optical femtosecond vibrational spectroscopy and scanning probe microscopy. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of novel insights in the structure of the electrical double layer near a biased electrode surface, which will be of great value in optimizing electrochemical reactions for the conversion and storage of sustainable energy.", "ul": [{"li": "PhD in experimental physics or physical chemistry"}, {"li": "Experimental experience in solid-water interface investigation at the molecular level, in-situ/operando atomic force microscopy, or ultrafast spectroscopy"}, {"li": "Good verbal and written communication skills in English"}], "h2": "Work Environment", "p": "AMOLF is a leading research institute in the Netherlands, dedicated to fundamental research on the physics of complex forms of matter. Our institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and offers a highly stimulating and collaborative atmosphere. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be part of a dynamic team of researchers and will have the opportunity to work closely with our PhD students, technicians, and other post-docs.", "h2": "Working Conditions", "p": "The position is intended as a full-time appointment in the service of the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I) for the duration of 2+1 years. Salary is in scale 10 (CAO-OI) which starts at 4.065 Euros gross per month, and a range of employment benefits.", "h2": "More Information", "p": "For further information about the position, please contact Esther Alarcon Llado.", "h2": "Application", "p": "You can respond to this vacancy online via the button below.", "p": "Online screening may be part of the selection.", "h2": "Diversity Code", "p": "AMOLF is highly committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment: we want to develop talent and creativity by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures. We recruit and select on the basis of competencies and talents.", "p": "We strongly encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.", "p": "AMOLF has won the NNV Diversity Award 2022, which is awarded every two years by the Netherlands Physical Society for demonstrating the most successful implementation of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).", "p": "Commercial activities in response to this ad are not appreciated.", "h2": "About AMOLF", "p": "AMOLF is a part of NWO-I and initiate and performs leading fundamental research on the physics of complex forms of matter, and to create new functional materials, in partnership with academia and industry.", "p": "The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and currently employs about 140 researchers and 80 support employees.", "h2": "Contact Information", "p": "For further information about the position, please contact Esther Alarcon Llado.", "p": "You can respond to this vacancy online via the button below.", "p": "Online screening may be part of the selection.", "h2": "Application Deadline", "p": "There is no application deadline for this position.", "p": "We encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.", "p": "AMOLF has won the NNV Diversity Award 2022, which is awarded every two years by the Netherlands Physical Society for demonstrating the most successful implementation of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).", "p": "Commercial activities in response to this ad are not appreciated.", "h2": "About the Position", "p": "This is a postdoctoral position for 2+1 year to experimentally develop the in-situ and operando characterization of metal electrodes.", "p": "The key limiting factor in making these reactions more efficient is the lack of detailed understanding of how these reactions proceed on the nanoscale.", "p": "In this project we will combine advanced nonlinear optical femtosecond vibrational spectroscopy with scanning probe microscopy to investigate the water structure on the molecular scale near an operating electrode surface.", "p": "We will also use these advanced techniques to investigate the dynamic distribution of ions and reactants in the region near the electrode surface.", "p": "With these studies we will obtain novel insights in the structure of the electrical double layer near a biased electrode surface, which will be of great value in optimizing electrochemical reactions for the conversion and storage of sustainable energy.", "h2": "Qualifications", "p": "We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in experimental physics or physical chemistry.", "p": "We look for someone with experimental experience in at least one of the following areas:", "ul": [{"li": "solid-water interface investigation at the molecular level"}, {"li": "in-situ/operando atomic force microscopy"}, {"li": "ultrafast spectroscopy"}], "p": "Good verbal and written communication skills in English are required.", "h2": "Work Environment", "p": "AMOLF is a part of NWO-I and initiate and performs leading fundamental research on the physics of complex forms of matter, and to create new functional materials, in partnership with academia and industry.", "p": "The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and currently employs about 140 researchers and 80 support employees.", "h2": "Working Conditions", "p": "The working atmosphere at the institute is largely determined by young, enthusiastic, mostly foreign employees.", "ul": [{"li": "The position is intended as full-time (40 hours / week, 12 months / year) appointment in the service of the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I) for the duration of 2+1 years"}, {"li": "Salary is in scale 10 (CAO-OI) which starts at 4.065 Euros gross per month, and a range of employment benefits"}, {"li": "AMOLF assists any new foreign Postdoc with housing and visa applications and compensates their transport costs and furnishing expenses."}], "h2": "More Information", "p": "For further information about the position, please contact Esther Alarcon Llado.", "p": "You can respond to this vacancy online via the button below.", "p": "Online screening may be part of the selection.", "h2": "Application", "p": "You can respond to this vacancy online via the button below.", "p": "Online screening may be part of the selection.", "h2": "Diversity Code", "p": "AMOLF is highly committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment: we want to develop talent and creativity by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures.", "p": "We recruit and select on the basis of competencies and talents.", "p": "We strongly encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.", "p": "AMOLF has won the NNV Diversity Award 2022, which is awarded every two years by the Netherlands Physical Society for demonstrating the most successful implementation of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).", "p": "Commercial activities in response to this ad are not appreciated."}