Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Institute Institute for Materials and X-Ray Physics
Remuneration EG 13  TV-L 
Start of employment September 1st 2025
Application deadline August 1st 2025
Scope full time and fixed term until August 31st 2028

As part of the BlueMat research initiative's Research Area D – Energy Materials, we are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our interdisciplinary team.

Our research focuses on fundamentally understanding liquids at solid-liquid interfaces and within nanoporous functional materials, aiming to revolutionize energy storage and conversion technologies using environmentally friendly materials.

About BlueMat – Water-Driven Materials The BlueMat Initiative is an interdisciplinary team and vision that aims to develop a new class of sustainable, interactive “blue” materials. Inspired by the extraordinary efficiency and multiscale architectures of biological systems, BlueMat explores how water—as a ubiquitous and highly dynamic medium, can be harnessed in combination with structured materials for innovative functionalities.

YOUR TASKS

• Conduct cutting-edge research on the dynamics of confined water and aqueous solutions in solid-state and soft-matter systems for energy applications
  
• Apply advanced spectroscopic techniques to study interfacial water dynamics and molecular interactions at the nanoscale.
  
• Utilize large-scale facilities such as the European XFEL to resolve the structural dynamics of aqueous interfaces with ultrafast temporal resolution
• Integrate experimental data with molecular dynamics simulations to guide materials design and improve our understanding of interfacial phenomena
• Collaborate with experts within the BlueMat cluster and beyond, including those in porous materials, micro/nano-structures, and dielectric properties
  

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject*sPhysics, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related field
  

Required knowledge and personal skills

• A strong interest in energy materials, soft matter, and interfacial science.
  
• Experience with at least one of the following: spectroscopy, X-ray techniques, nanomaterials, electrochemistry, or theoretical physical chemistry.
  
• Motivation to work in a highly interdisciplinary, collaborative research environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral, B2/C1 GeR)
  

OUR OFFER

• Access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities and large-scale research infrastructure, such as EuXFEL
  
• A stimulating research environment that promotes collaboration across disciplines, including with leading experts in porous materials, structured dielectrics, and interfacial physics
  
• Opportunity to develop cutting-edge expertise in spectroscopy, X-ray methods, and chemical engineering
• Support for personal development and career advancement, including opportunities to participate in international conferences and workshops, and international internships
  

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.

With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Vasily Artemov,  Email: vasily.artemov@tuhh.de