The Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) performs leading fundamental research on materials, processes, and systems for a global sustainable energy infrastructure. We work in close partnership with (inter)national academia and industry. Our user facilities are open to industry and university researchers. As an institute of the Dutch Research Council (NWO) DIFFER plays a key role in fundamental research for the energy transition.
We use a multidisciplinary approach applicable on two key areas, solar fuels for the conversion and storage of renewable energy and nuclear fusion – as a clean source of energy.
Differ is looking for a
Description and aim of the position
DIFFER together with the University Twente and DEMCON-TSST are currently building a Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) user facility for energy materials at our location in Eindhoven. The facility has several deposition chambers and multiple in-situ diagnostics attached to a vacuum cluster line. The main part of the facility will be installed in the beginning of 2025. Scientifically, we will focus on metal oxide thin film for energy applications.
In this frame, we are looking for an enthusiastic Post Doc who wants to help with conditioning and running the new facility and with setting up and carrying out scientific projects together with academic and industrial collaborators.
Responsibilities and tasks:
Qualifications:
We seek an enthusiastic and talented Materials Scientist / Engineer, Physicist or Chemist with strong background and expertise in vacuum thin film deposition techniques, preferably Pulsed Laser Deposition. Profound knowledge in energy materials, in particular metal oxide materials, is desired. Expertise in thin film characterization is expected.
You are expected to work closely together with many stakeholders with different expertise and background (educational and cultural). We therefore look for a great team player with excellent communication skills and motivation to discuss both scientific and technical aspects in a highly multidisciplinary field. Good verbal and written communication skills in English is a prerequisite in our international and interdisciplinary team. A proactive working attitude is expected.
The announced position is embedded in the Facilities & Instrumentation department at DIFFER with close collaboration with the scientific groups at DIFFER. It is a temporary position for 2 years with the possibility for extension to a permanent position. DIFFER strives to achieve a diverse workforce to develop talent and creativity by bringing together different perspectives. As such we encourages applications from minorities.
This position is for 1 FTE, and the position is graded in pay scale 10. The position will be based at DIFFER (www.differ.nl) and the working location will be at TU Eindhoven. When fulfilling a position at DIFFER, you will have an employee status at NWO. You can participate in all the employee benefits NWO offers. We have a number of regulations that support employees in finding a good work-life balance. At DIFFER we believe that a workforce diverse in gender, age and cultural background is key to performing excellent research. We therefore strongly encourage everyone to apply. More information on working at NWO can be found at the NWO website (https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/working-at-nwo-i/jobsatnwoi/)
Further information on the vacancy is available through Dr. Hans van Eck, Head of the Facilities and Instrumentation department, Tel: +31 (0) 40 3334 760, e-mail: H.J.N.vanEck@differ.nl. Technical questions regarding the facility can be addressed directly to the Scientific Project Leader of the PLD4Energy project Dr. Anja Bieberle-Hütter, Tel: +31 (0) 40 3334 801, e-mail: a.bieberle@differ.nl.
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Closing date
September 30, 2024
DIFFER wants to conduct leading fundamental research in the fields of fusion and solar fuels, in close partnership with academia and industry.
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