Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5421-00)

9 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Chemistry » Other
Engineering » Chemical engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

15 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

41.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

5421-00

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

For the Membranes and Electrochemical Cells Group we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow
Ionomer Contamination Effects in Water Electrolyzers

Your tasks

• Study the effect of cationic contaminants in proton exchange membranes forwater electrolysis cells (collaboration with industry)
• Understand effect of specific cations on membrane properties
• Characterize single cell performance characteristics and durability attributes
• Devise and implement methods for decontamination
• Supervise undergraduate students in research projects
• Publish results in international leading scientific journals, disseminate resultsat international conferences

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
• Doctorate in the area of ion exchange membranes or membrane-basedelectrochemical cells
• Solid background in Electrochemistry
• Experience in supervision of student’s projects
• Well-developed communication skills & good command of the Englishlanguage (spoken & written)

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr Lorenz Gubler, phone +41 56 310 26 73.

Please submit your application online by 15 May 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5421-00).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Paul Scherrer Institut

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3359/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Contact

City

Villigen PSI

Website

http://www.psi.ch/psi-home

Street

PSI West

Postal Code

5232

STATUS: EXPIRED