PhD fellow in "Synthesis of novel zeolites and their structure determination by advanced electron diffraction"

Charles University, Czech

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

3 Mar 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Charles University
Department

Faculty of Science
Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Czech Republic
Application Deadline

30 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Zeolites are porous elementosilicates with vast applications in the fields of catalysis, sorption, and ion-exchange. Their advantage lies in properties, such as high adsorption capacity, defined microporosity (resulting in molecular sieving effect), adjustable chemical composition, and possibility for post-synthesis modifications. Conventional synthesis of zeolites uses solvothermal methods that are limited in term of control and design of the process. On the contrary, recently developed ADOR synthesis approach (Assembly, Disassembly, Organization, Reassembly) gives the possibility to design the final products and prepare different type of porous materials by post-synthesis manipulations (using 2D zeolite precursors) or removal of specific building units from the parent material. Design and synthesis of novel zeolitic materials and their advanced characterization by electron microscopy and electron diffraction methods are general aims of proposed PhD thesis. The synthesized materials will be investigated for their potential use e.g. in catalysis.

The PhD work will include:

  • the application of established synthetic techniques (e.g. solvothermal synthesis, ADOR approach, swelling, pillaring, and functionalization,
  • development of novel synthesis strategies, and
  • characterization of synthesized material by electron microscopy and diffraction methods (including novel techniques like Continuous Rotation Electron Diffraction (cRED).

    • The PhD work will result in preparation of new zeolitic materials and their structure determination by advanced characterization methods.

    The experience in electron microscopy and zeolite synthesis will be an advantage for the potential candidate.


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    michal.mazur@natur.cuni.cz

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Chemistry » Physical chemistry
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    Charles University, Faculty of Science
    Country
    Czech Republic
    City
    Prague
    Geofield


    Contact
    City

    Prague 2
    Website

    http://www.natur.cuni.cz
    https://physchem.cz/
    Street

    Albertov 6
    Postal Code

    12800
    E-Mail

    michal.mazur@natur.cuni.cz

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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