PhD Student (m/f/div) Electrochemistry, Organic Electrochemistry

What we offer
At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.
Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!
Find out more about the many benefits we offer:
https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html
Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:
Meet the Team
This position is a fixed-term appointment for a period of two years.
Please upload a single PDF document containing your complete application materials in the "CV" field, including your CV, cover letter, Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates (including transcripts of records), and proof of enrollment. Unfortunately, applications that do not include all required documents cannot be considered.
Responsibilities
Development and Industrial Implementation of New Organic Electrosynthesis Methods
Planning, conducting, and evaluating scientific experiments in the field of organic electrochemistry
Developing and optimizing electrochemical synthesis processes at laboratory and pilot plant scale
Investigating reaction mechanisms as well as electrochemical and process engineering parameters influencing process performance
Characterizing starting materials, products, and intermediates using analytical methods
Contributing to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient manufacturing processes for organic molecules
Evaluating, documenting, and presenting scientific results
Publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting them at national and international conferences
Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams in chemistry, electrochemistry, and process engineering
Requirements
Successfully completed a Master's degree in Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, and currently in the dissertation phase of a PhD program
Experience in the field of organic electrochemistry
Excellent written and spoken German and English language skills
A committed team player with initiative and creativity, combined with a strong willingness to learn and contribute personal strengths and ideas to the team
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Nadine Leppert
Company is
Evonik Operations GmbH

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