Domke Group
Molecular vibrations under reactive conditions at an interface
About the topic
Molecular vibraions are often the door opener for chemical reactions at an interface. We study the vibrations under potential control at a charged interface. Raman spectroscopy with the tip of a scanning tunneling microscope allows this experiments, also known as TERS (Tip enhanced Raman spectroscopy). You can choose the chemicals and the interfaces you want to study, so you supervise your own experiment.
Your chosen adsorbate - substrate system can be studied macroscopically with classical electrochemical techniques as cyclovoltammetry and impedance spectroscopy.
Our macroscopical lab also offers
- time-resolved Impedance spectroscopyt
- the above mentioned techniques from 5 degree C to 85 degree C
- you can study how temperature and electrochemical potential affect the reactivity of an interface
What we expect from the students
Experiences in electrochemistry and spectroscopy are beneficial but not required.
How to apply
For your application, you will need to upload your:
- Research proposal (1 page)
- CV with contact details and affiliation (max. 2 pages)
- Letter of motivation related to Solvation Science (1 page)
- Diploma of your finished education level (Bachelor or Master) and transcript. Please don't send a transcript of the middle of the course.
Prerequisites: Current Master's and PhD students in the fields of Natural Sciences, Medical Sciences, or related topics of Engineering
The program is officially open. Application deadline is June 1st, 2026. The results will be announced before June 20th, 2026.
Win a research stay
Subject: conduct your research proposal
Duration: 3 months
Location: Bochum, Germany and local Ruhr RESOLV partner institutions
Language of instruction: English
Costs: RESOLV sponsors travel and a monthly stipend
Period research stay: before December 2026