Practical introduction to state-of-the-art research in the fields of surface science, interface science, heterogeneous catalysis, and electrocatalysis.

Guided work on a current research project in a research group of your choice.

Research topics may cover spectroscopy at surfaces, microscopy at surfaces, in-situ or operando spectroscopy, characterization of catalytic materials, in-situ methods in electrocatalysis, preparation and characterization of nanomaterials, modelling and simulation of interfaces and nanomaterials or similar.

Documentation of experimental results in form of a written report.

Please approach one of the research groups at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy which is active in the field of interface science, interface controlled materials, heterogeneous catalysis and electrocatalysis, nanomaterials characterization, or modelling and simulation of processes at interfaces. Time and place by appointment.

Application of fundamental knowledge of physical chemistry to a specific research topic.

Understanding and testing model-like descriptions for complex physicochemical problems.

Operation of complex state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Getting in contact with development of new methodologies to answer open questions in interface science and catalysis.

Learning how to analyze data with state-of-the-art methodologies.

Learning how to record, document, and analyze research data in in appropriate form.

Learning how to present and discuss experimental results and develop interpretations.

Learning how to present own results in written form and scientific style English language.