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
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