This PhD research aims at the development of novel hybrid catalysts for hydrogen production through photo-electrochemical (PEC) water splitting, emphasizing innovative, cost-effective materials and novel composite architectures. The work will focus on exploring MXenes (2D transition metal carbides/nitrides) as non-precious metal co-catalysts in combination with photoactive materials like … more

The necessity of transitioning to a sustainable society entails minimizing the negative impacts of the chemical industry on the environment and the need to search for new chemical reactions and novel catalysts. Theoretical methods based on quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamics are becoming important partners to experimental techniques due to … more

Endohedral fullerenes, i.e. cage-like hollow carbon molecules with an atom or a small molecule trapped inside, are fascinating species with unusual properties attractive for applications. With Gd atom inside they can serve as MRI contrast agents, with a radioactive metal as radiotracers, with N atom as q-bits in quantum computers, … more

Salary: equivalent of 2000 EUR/month.

Profile of an ideal candidate:
• Completed Ph.D. at the time of application
• Good knowledge of English (FCE equivalent or better)
• Strong background in soft matter and statistical mechanics
• Experience with molecular simulations, programming, U*X