CareerPlan

Postdoctoral Researcher Localized Electrochemistry, SECM, for Unraveling Degradation of Light Metals

Geesthacht, SCHLESWIG_HOLSTEINFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12
On-site

Core

Investigate degradation pathways of light metals in electrolytes using localized electrochemical methods to understand mechanisms in structural, medical, and battery applications.

Role type

Postdoctoral researcher (localized electrochemistry)

Builds

Research insights on metal degradation mechanisms and data management infrastructure

Domain

Materials science / Electrochemistry / Corrosion

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), Scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM), Micro- and nano-electrode fabrication, Quantitative data analysis, Experimental laboratory skills, Grant writing

Preferred skills

Biodegradable metals experience, Metallic medical devices experience, German language

Technologies

SECM, SECCM, SVET, SIET, Amperometric micro-probes, Potentiometric micro-probes, Micro-optodes

Responsibilities

Set up and commission customized SECM/SECCM systems, Design and characterize micro/nano-electrodes, Publish results in peer-reviewed journals, Co-supervise PhD students, Connect instruments to electronic lab notebook, Write grant proposals

Seniority

Postdoctoral researcher