Postdoc position Plasma aided Nitrogen Fixation

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Summary: 
One year postdoc position (with the perspective to be extended) is available in the group of Catalytic and Electrochemical Processes for Energy Applications in the area of plasma aided nitrogen fixation
Status: 
Open
Location: 
De Zaale 20 Eindhoven
Department: 
Theme Solar Fuels
Group: 
Catalytic and Electrochemical Processes for Energy Applications
Kind of contract: 
Temporary
Kind of function: 
Scientific staff
Working hours: 
0,8 - 1 FTE
Level of education: 
PhD
Level of experience: 
Medior
Scale: 
10
Vacancy id: 
895365
Publication date: 
January 26, 2022
Closing date: 
February 23, 2022
DIFFER

The Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) performs leading fundamental research on materials, processes, and systems for a global sustainable energy infrastructure. We work in close partnership with (inter)national academia and industry. Our user facilities are open to industry and university researchers. As an institute of the Dutch Research Council (NWO) DIFFER plays a key role in fundamental research for the energy transition.

We use a multidisciplinary approach applicable on two key areas, solar fuels for the conversion and storage of renewable energy and nuclear fusion – as a clean source of energy.

DIFFER is looking for a Postdoc Plasma aided nitrogen fixation

With the increasing global interest in renewable energy technology given the backdrop of climate change, storage of electrical energy has become particularly relevant. Most sustainable technologies (e.g. wind and solar) produce electricity intermittently. Thus, converting electrical energy and base molecules (i.e., H2O, N2) into chemical feedstock (e.g. H2, NH3, NOx) is of paramount importance. While H2O splitting is compatible with renewable electricity N2 fixation is currently dominated by thermally activated processes. This postdoctoral position will focus on the development and evaluation of plasma for nitrogen fixation in a close collaboration with industry. 

The research tasks are highly interdisciplinary and will perfectly align with emerging research lines and granted projects at DIFFER. 

* Development and characterization of materials for solid oxide electrolysis cells; electrodes and ionic conducting membranes,

* Physical-, chemical- and structural characterization (XRD, XPS, SEM)

* Gas phase analysis of reaction products (GC, MS, FTIR)

* Preparation of scientific papers and conference communications

* Supervision of bachelor and master students

* Contribution to the scientific and collaborative research environment at DIFFER

Position and requirements

* PhD in material science or electrochemistry or relevant fields

* Practical experience in the areas of solid oxide electrolysers and fuel cells

* Strong communication skills and attitude to participate successfully in multidisciplinary projects

* Ability to work well individually and as a team member

* Good communication skills in English (both written and spoken)

Terms and conditions

This position is for 0,8 - 1 FTE, will be for a period of one year, with the perspective to be extended, and is graded in pay scale 10. The position will be based at DIFFER (www.differ.nl ) and the working location will be Eindhoven. When fulfilling a position at DIFFER, you will have an employee status at NWO. You can participate in all the employee benefits NWO offers. We have a number of regulations that support employees in finding a good work-life balance. At DIFFER we believe that a workforce diverse in gender, age and cultural background is key to performing excellent research. We therefore strongly encourage everyone to apply. More information on working at NWO can be found at the NWO website (https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/working-at-nwo-i/jobsatnwoi/ )

Information and application

For more information concerning the position please see: www.differ.nl/research/cepea . To apply for this position, please click the button underneath. Applications by e-mail cannot be taken into consideration. 

Closing date: 
February 23, 2022
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