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Erlangen Center for Interface Research and Catalysis (ECRC), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer
Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus

30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31

Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
Excellent support during the academic qualification phase

Structured doctoral degree programs

Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center

Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team

Joint team activities

Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants

Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport

Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays

Flexible working hours

A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development

Active health management
Your Tasks

About the Position

The research project for this PhD thesis focuses on the investigation and development of advanced materials for CO2 capture processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing experimental measurements, conducting detailed data analysis, and characterisation of materials by physico-chemical techniques, including X-ray analysis, vibrational spectroscopy, and physisorption methods. The candidate will collaborate with international project partners and contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts. The current project is a part of the WEAVE cross-European initiative, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Your Profile

• A university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Practical experience with material characterisation techniques.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of German is beneficial but not essential.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunities Statement

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, cultural or social background, religion, ideology, disability, or sexual identity. We strive for gender equality and expressly encourage women to apply. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if their suitability and qualifications are equivalent to other applicants.

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Application deadline: 15.05.2026

Title PhD Student in Development of Materials for Carbon Capture (in the field of sustainable processes)
Job start date 01.07.2026
Location Technische Fakultät
Egerlandstr. 3
91058 Erlangen
Working time Part time
Weekly working hours 30
Limitation Temporary employment: until 30.06.2029
Contact Dr. Valeryia Kasneryk
Email: valeryia.kasneryk@fau.de
Phone: +49913185-67429
The application process

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Notice

For all job postings, the following applies: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität promotes equal professional opportunities for women. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply.

Severely disabled persons as defined by the German Severely Disabled Persons Act will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications and personal aptitude and if the advertised position is suitable for severely disabled persons. Details can be found in the respective job posting under “Remarks.”

At the applicant’s request, the Equal Opportunities Officer may be included in the job interview without any disadvantage to the applicant.

All advertised positions are generally suitable for part-time work unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Release date: 08.04.2026,