Postdoctoral Researcher for Water Electrolyzers

Postdoctoral Researcher for Water Electrolyzers

CIC energiGUNE

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Hydrogen electrocatalysis group at CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a researcher with expertise on water electrolyzers. The postdoctoral position is offered in the framework of the creation of the new hydrogen group. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary environment at CIC energiGUNE and will work in close collaboration with postdocs and PhD students in the research centre.

The general aims of the project are:

• Electrochemical characterization of solid electrolyte-electrode interfaces
• Optimization of electrochemical processes of electroplating.
• Desing of new electrochemical cell configurations
• Dissemination of the results in project meetings, publications, participating in conferences, etc
• Area: Electrochemical energy storage (EES)
• Research group: Electrochemical hydrogen technologies

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Electrochemistry, Materials Science or similar. Applications with Doctor of Engineering with specialization in electrochemistry are also welcome
• Strong knowledge in fundamental electrochemistry is indispensable.
• Critical thincker and problem solver with preffered interest in technology transfer.
• Expertise on the synthesis and processing of nanocatalyst and inks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English is essencial.

The following additional experience and skills will be highly valued:

• Expertise in redox-flow and/or decouple electrolyzers.
• Characterization techniques such as XRD, Gas cromatography, spectroscopy (XAS, Raman, XPS) and microscopy (TEM/SEM).
• Expertise in MEA preparations and single cell assembly.
• A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries.

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