PhD Student Electrochemistry, Organic Electrochemistry

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. This position is a fixed-term appointment for a period of two years.

• Development and Industrial Implementation of New Organic Electrosynthesis Methods
• Planning, conducting, and evaluating scientific experiments in the field of organic electrochemistry
• Developing and optimizing electrochemical synthesis processes at laboratory and pilot plant scale
• Investigating reaction mechanisms as well as electrochemical and process engineering parameters influencing process performance
• Characterizing starting materials, products, and intermediates using analytical methods
• Contributing to the development of sustainable and energy-efficient manufacturing processes for organic molecules
• Evaluating, documenting, and presenting scientific results
• Publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting them at national and international conferences
• Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams in chemistry, electrochemistry, and process engineering

• Successfully completed a Master's degree in Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, and currently in the dissertation phase of a PhD program
• Experience in the field of organic electrochemistry
• Excellent written and spoken German and English language skills
• A committed team player with initiative and creativity, combined with a strong willingness to learn and contribute personal strengths and ideas to the team