Research Opportunity
We have several fully PhD openings available at the University of Göttingen.
Research Context
Fuel cells, photovoltaic devices, photocatalytic converters – they all are crucial elements in delivering decarbonization and sustainable energy production at a global scale. They fundamentally involve energy transfer and chemical dynamics at interfaces where molecules, electrons, and light interact. The underlying mechanisms of ultrafast dynamics at surfaces triggered by light or electrons are not well understood, limiting our ability to design optimal photocatalyst materials.
Start dates and topics are flexible. Topics are in the general areas of:
- Development of nonadiabatic and approximate quantum dynamics methods for condensed phase systems
- Machine learning of electronic structure
- Simulation of ultrafast dynamics at surfaces and light-driven catalysis
Application Process
Informal inquiries via email to reinhard.maurer@uni-goettingen.de are welcome.