Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrolyzer Design and Engineering
Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrolyzer Design and Engineering
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:
- Design of new electrolyzer cell concepts and geometries;
- Optimization of electrochemical processes such as metal electroplating and output gas collection;
- Cell modelling and simulations;
- Electrochemical characterization of solid electrolyte-electrode interfaces;
- Dissemination of the results in project meetings, publications, participating in conferences, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in Electrochemistry, Engineering or similar;
- Knowledge in electrochemical cell design and fundamental electrochemistry;
- Desirable knowledge of electronics and experience in metal dissolution and electroplating;
- Critical thinker and problem solver with preffered interest in technology transfer;
- Resolute person, with high level of autonomy and orientation to objectives;
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English is essencial;
- A team player who can collaborate with other groups, technical centers, and industries.
The following additional experience and skills is not indispensable but will be highly valued:
- Expertise in redox-flow and/or decouple electrolyzers;
- Expertise in fluid dynmics is a plus;
- Characterization techniques such as spectroscopy (XAS, Raman, XPS), microscopy (TEM/SEM). ICP-MS, DEMS/OLEMS, gas chromatography is desirable but not essencial.
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