### Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

### Location

Duisburg

### Application area

Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Technical Chemistry III

Research assistant (f/m/d, No. 667-25)
**Payment according to Grade 13 TV-L**

### Start of employment

as soon as possible

### Duration of employment

3 years

### Working time

67% of a full-time position (26 h 41 min)

### Your main tasks

*The research aims to improve the understanding of the local electrocatalytically active regions that develop on the surface of multi-metal based materials when exposed to an electrolyte or when current/potential is applied. Understanding how different local anodes and cathodes develop on the surface of compositionally-complex surfaces is important for electrocatalytically driven processes.*

*The following activities / measures are required:*

- *Research activities in the topic about mentioning including: conducting literature reviews and summarizing the scientific relevant literature; actively contributing to the design of experiments and to the planning of the research activities, preparation of weekly reports according to the rules of the group in which the scientific results are presented.*
- *Carrying out local electrochemical measurements using scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) experiments on various electroactive materials.*
- *Fabrication of nanopipettes and nanopipette-based carbon electrodes needed for SECCM measurements.*
- *Conducting Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Raman, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) characterization*
- *Correlation of electrochemical data with other local characterization techniques such as Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Raman, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).*
- Participating in the general group meetings.
- Writing of high quality paper drafts to be publsihed in peer-reviewed journals
- Preparing and delivering presentations at project meetings and national/international conferences.
- Storage and documentation of the data and of the experiments according to FAIR principles and in the electronic lab-journal according to the rules of the group.
- In addition, you may be involved in the implementation and execution of courses and lab activities, and/or the supervision of students
- *Active participation in the acquisition of external funding.*

### Your profile

*We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated employee with an excellent academic record. We expect him/her to have an interest in interdisciplinary projects.*

- Above-average university degree in Chemistry, chemical engineering or physics (diploma or master's degree) with at least 8 semesters of regular study time
- previous scientific experience (e.g. knowledge of empirical research methods, laboratory procedures, experience with statistical analyses and corresponding software/other applications) necessary/desirable
- Previous experience in electrocatalysis, in particular in the field of testing of gas diffusion electrodes is an advantage.
- Previous experience in writing of scientific papers is considered to be an advantage.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
- Experience in working with matlab or origin is an advantage.
- Knowledge of the German language is preferred but not mandatory*.*

### We offer you

- a varied, multifaceted field of activity in a research-intensive environment
- an interesting, responsible job with great creative potential, where you will get to know the diverse tasks and developments of research transfer and have contacts with almost all areas of the UDE
- Interdisciplinary research at a very high level
- a non-discriminatory working environment with respectful, appreciative cooperation
- a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic and international team
- a broad range of further education and training opportunities, individual mentoring
- Within the framework of the activity, opportunities for further scientific qualification are offered.

### Application deadline

2026-02-05

### Code number

667-25

### Application

Please send your application with the usual documents (CV, publication lists, 2 recommendation letters, diplomas and supplement with marks), stating the reference number 667-25 to Prof. Corina Andronescu, University of Duisburg- Essen, Faculty of Chemistry, 45117 Essen, E-Mail [\*\*corina.andronescu@uni-due.de](mailto:corina.andronescu@uni-due.de) and [anja.mueller@uni-due.de](mailto:anja.mueller@uni-due.de)\*\*. Only the application submitted to both e-mail addresses will be considered. The applications will not be forwarded.

### Information about the job

Information about the faculty and the position to be advertised can be found at

[https://www.uni-due.de/tech3chem/](https://www.uni-due.de/tech3chem/)

[http://www.uni-due.de](http://www.uni-due.de/)

The University of Duisburg- Essen aims to promote the diversity of its members

(s. [http://www.uni-due.de/diversity](http://www.uni-due.de/diversity))

It aims to increase the proportion of women among scientific staff and therefore strongly encourages

applications from women with relevant qualifications.

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women are given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

### Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
[www.uni-due.de/diversity/en](https://www.uni-due.de/diversity/en)

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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