MSCA-DN e-ChemIn
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - INM - Leibniz-Institute for New Materials gGmbH in Italia
Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Organisation/Company Universita degli studi di Trieste Department Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Field Chemistry Physical chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number DC12 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101311389 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes
Offer Description
Objective
The aim is to develop and study functional nanomaterials as heterogeneous electrocatalysts for energy conversion processes such as hydrogen evolution (HER), CO2 reduction (CO2RR), water oxidation (WOR) and oxygen reduction (ORR) reactions and establish the role of S-S interfaces on the activity and the selectivity of these reactions. The materials synthesised by different methodologies,
also in cooperation with Doctoral Candidate (DC) 1 and DC14, will be characterised using spectroscopic, analytical techniques and tested in the catalytic reactions for the systematic evaluation of the activity, selectivity, and durability, aiming to find the experimental conditions for optimal performance. Ex-situ and operando spectroscopy will be performed in cooperation with DCs 10 and 11, obtaining the fundamental knowledge for re-designing the catalytic materials. Best catalysts will be tested for stability in industrially relevant set‑ups (DC14).
Expected results
- Optimization of S-L, S-S interfaces in HER, CO2RR, WOR or ORR reactions, understanding the role of each component in the catalysis.
- Test of the catalysts in industrially relevant conditions.
- Good knowledge of electrochemistry, materials science.
- Skills in experimental electrochemistry and electrochemical technologies.
- Experience with mat