Postdoc in Electrochemical Engineering

If you are ready to take the next step in your academic career and break new ground where materials science meets electrochemistry and sustainable energy technologies, DTU Energy invites you to submit an application for a fully funded 2-year Postdoc position.

The position is based in the Section of Organic Electrochemical Materials, and the postdoc project is tied to a recently started European project (ECO2Fuel) that gathers 14 universities, research institutions and companies across Europe with the ambition to develop a 1 MW unit for electrochemical synthesis of CO2 -derived liquid fuels.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your work will be devoted to characterization of polymer electrolyte membranes under conditions relevant for electrochemical CO2 reduction. The work ranges from fabrication, optimization and testing of membrane-electrode assemblies to detailed analysis of cross-membrane transport phenomena of ions and molecules. Specific tasks include conductivity studies, determination of transference numbers of individual ions, quantification of alcohol cross-over, and exploration of carbonation/decarbonation mechanisms within the different components.

We expect you to contribute to reaching the ambitious goals of the sub-projects that you will be involved in, by working proactively in collaboration with your colleagues and by sharing materials, knowledge and ideas. More specifically, your responsibilities and tasks consist of:

• Development and optimization of membrane-electrode assemblies
• Electrochemical characterization
• Analysis and quantification of complex gas/liquid mixtures
• Construction and modification of test infrastructure
• Daily supervision of BSc/MSc/PhD students
• Contribution to idea generation and project proposals
• Dissemination and communication

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). The degree should be in the field of electrochemical engineering or similar. The candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

We prefer applicants with a genuine interest in applied research combined with:

• Practical and theoretical skills in materials processing and formulation
• Practical and theoretical skills in electrochemistry and electrochemical characterization methods
• Practical and theoretical skills in analytical chemistry, preferably gas/liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Practical skills in construction and modification of test infrastructure and instrumentation
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment in complex projects
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English

Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Qingfeng Li, Senior Researcher David Aili, and Associate Professor Lars Nilausen Cleemann.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Qingfeng Li ([email protected] ) or Senior Researcher David Aili ([email protected] ).

You can read more about DTU Energy at www.energy.dtu.dk

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Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)
• List of publications

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) is focusing on functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technology. Our research areas include fuel cells, electrolysis, solar cells, electromechanical converters, sustainable synthetic fuels, and batteries. The Department, which has more than 200 employees, was founded in 2012. Additional information about the department can be found on www.energy.dtu.dk

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