Electrochemical measurements optimisation of reversible protonic ceramic cells for electrolysis and fuel cell applications (M/F)
18 Jun 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CNRS- Department
Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne- Research Field
Chemistry
Physics
Technology- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Application Deadline
8 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
1 Sep 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
In the context of energy transition, the use of hydrogen as an energy vector appears as an unavoidable solution. Systems using proton conduction ceramic materials, due to their flexibility and high efficiency, will occupy a first-rate place in the energy transition. The 2030 Hydrogen Recovery Plan, PEPR-H2, has declined several projects including a project focused on protonic materials; it is within the framework of this project, entitled PROTEC, that this post-doc is funded.
The young researcher will focus on optimizing electrochemical measurement techniques for proton ceramic cells. The compounds BaCe0.9-xZrxY0.1O3-d (BCZY) exhibit the best proton conductivity properties at 600°C among perovskite-structured oxides and will be used as the electrolyte. The aim will be to optimize the test setup for complex impedance measurements to characterize the electrochemical properties of these cells.
The work to be carried out during this researcher fellowship will be based on the ICB's expertise in electrochemical measurements of protonic conduction electrolyte fuel cell (PCEC) cells. A test bench will be optimized to measure their performance through complex impedance measurements and polarization curves.
The work will consist of adapting and optimizing the Fiaxell electrochemical test bench to measure cell performance. The results will provide insight into the mechanisms during operation in both fuel cell and electrolyzer modes and will clarify the key steps underlying the performance of PCECs.
The researcher will be based at the ICB laboratory (330 people) on the Dijon campus. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct electrochemical tests at the laboratory in Dijon. The ICB is organized into six scientific departments, and the PhD research will take place within the PMDM department, in the electrochemistry-hydrogen research group.
This position falls under the purview of the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with regulations, that your arrival be authorized by the relevant authority within the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESR).
Where to apply
- Website
- https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6303-GILCAB-005/Default.aspx
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Technology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Basic
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- None
- Research Field
- Physics
- Years of Research Experience
- None
- Research Field
- Technology
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Electrochemical measurements and complex impedance spectroscopy
- Website for additional job details
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6303-GILCAB-005/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne
- Country
- France
- City
- DIJON
Contact
- City
DIJON- Website
http://icb.u-bourgogne.fr/
STATUS: EXPIRED
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