PhD Student (ETHZ) 100%
For the Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC) we are looking for aPhD Student (ETHZ)Design of membrane electrode assemblies for highperformance bipolar membrane co-electrolysis YourYour tasks
- Develop novel membrane electrode assemblies (including the optimization of catalysts, ionomer and membranes) for the electroreduction of CO2 to CO in a bipolar membrane co-electrolyzer
- Determine the electrochemial performance of this co-electrolyzer, including the online, quantitative analysis of the reaction products
- Perform post-mortem and opernado characterization of the cell components to identify failure mechanisms and extend the device's service life
- Share the results of these studies with project partners
- Publish these results in well-regarded journals and present them in international conferences
- MSc and/or BSc degree in chemistry, materials science or related field
- Good knowledge of electrochemistry
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Creative, hands-on personality
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed communication skills, self-organization for periodic progress reporting and good command of the english language (spoken and written)
- Knowledge of MEA manufacturing and testing, tomography and/or online analytics would be welcome assets
For further information, please contact Dr Juan Herranz Salaner, phone +41 56 310 55 62.
Please submit your application online by 30 April 2024 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 5422-00).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerlandwww.psi.ch
Villigen / Argovie / Aargau / CH-5234 Villigen / Würenlingen