Job description
We seek a talented and ambitious post-doctoral researcher for a challenging, multidisciplinary research project in synthetic organic chemistry and nanoscience, studying synthesis and application of conjugated molecules. This project will focus on the development of dendritic antenna systems for an efficient collection of solar energy and effective electron transfer to the catalytic reduction and oxidation sites. The design and synthesis of dendritic antenna systems, along with the photophysical characterisation by advanced spectroscopic techniques will be the major tasks.
The project is part of a Dutch national programme entitled 'Towards BioSolar Cells', in which the artificial leaf sub-programme aims at the development of chromophore-catalyst systems for photocatalytic water splitting. The focus in the project is on the synthesis and characterisation of light harvesting chromophore systems, while other groups in the programme are dealing with the design of catalysts and integration into devices. The major part of this work will be performed in the Organic Materials and Interfaces (Dr. Wolter Jager) and Opto-electronic Materials sections (Dr. Ferdinand Grozema) at the Department of Chemical Engineering of TU Delft.
Requirements
The successful applicant will already have a PhD in Chemistry, or will have submitted a thesis prior to taking up the appointment. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, preferably with additional experience in synthesising and handling conjugated molecules, and their optical characterisation. Experience and practical skills in the synthesis and analysis of the structure and properties of complex molecules are essential. Very good spoken and written English is mandatory.
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