M-22143 Phd Student in Polymer-derived

Description
**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment, and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

**You ‘d like to contribute as a researcher? Join our Materials Research and Technology department**:
Through its research into advanced materials and processes, the “Materials Research and Technology” (MRT) department, with its 200 researchers and engineers, contributes to the emergence of enabling technologies that underpin the innovation processes of local and international industry. MRT’s activities hinge on four thematic pillars: nanomaterials and nanotechnology, scientific instrumentation and process technology, structural composites, and functional polymers.

The department also includes four high-tech platforms, focusing on composites, prototyping, characterization, and testing. These platforms serve both LIST research staff, and other stakeholders in Luxembourg.

**Responsibilities**:
**How will you contribute?**:
Must Have Requirements
You hold a Master degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, combined to a pronounced taste for experiments, team work spirit and strong motivation.

**You have proven theoretical and practical skills in electrochemistry and/or heterogeneous catalysis.**

On top of this, you’re highly motivated and enjoy working in a team. You are fluent in English. You’re the one we’re looking for

We offer
**Your LIST benefits**:
An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects;
Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;
Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;
Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 nationalities represented in our workforce;
Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions;
Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science;
32 days paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, flexible working hours, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance and access to lunch vouchers;
Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills;
An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.
- A motivation letter with details of your experience on **electrochemistry**:

- A scientific CV with contact details;
- Contact details of 2 references.

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**Application procedure and conditions**:

- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled;
- The main criteria for selection will be the correspondence of the existing skills and expertise of the applicant with the requirements mentioned above.

**PhD additional conditions**:

- Supervisor at LIST: Dr Robin J. White
- Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg
- PhD enrolment: University of Luxembourg, Belval, Luxembourg

Languages English Education Master Experience 0+ years