Student assistant (40 hours per month)

The Department of Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Energy Conversion is seeking support for the ASTERISK research project in the following areas:

• Support in the investigation of materials for efficient seawater splitting (50%)
• Support in the synthesis of metal oxide crystals and layers (protective layers made of tantalum oxide) (20%)
• Supporting the characterization of metal oxide crystals and layers using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and other standard methods (20%)
• Supporting the incorporation of metal oxide crystals and layers into catalyst layers (10%)

Required skills:

• Strong knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering
• Strong knowledge of catalysis, electrochemical water splitting, and materials science/chemical analysis- Good written and spoken English skills
• Experience in the field of alternative and renewable energy processes

Desirable requirements:

• High degree of independence in dealing with scientific issues

Party responsible for specialist area / point of contact for job posting: Herr Dionigi - fabio.dionigi@tu-berlin.de
Period of employment: 01.04.2026 limited until 31.12.2027
Apply to: nakoinz@tu-berlin.de

Please submit your written application including cover letter, your CV, certificate of enrollment, and where applicable, current transcript of records, with the reference number to the place of employment indicated above.
In the interest of promoting equality opportunities for men and women, applications from women with suitable qualifications are particularly encouraged.