CareerPlan

Doktorand:in - Entwicklung einer neuen dreidimensionalen Hocht...

Jülich, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop a new 3D high-temperature fuel cell for local megawatt-scale electricity generation as part of a BMWE-funded project.

Role type

PhD researcher (Materials Science/Ceramics)

Builds

Complex ceramic components, function layers, and coatings for high-temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Domain

Energy storage and conversion, high-temperature ceramics, solid-state chemistry.

Required skills

Solid-state chemistry, powder synthesis, ceramic component manufacturing, thermal spray techniques, electrochemistry, ion conductors.

Preferred skills

Ceramic process engineering, DFT and fluid dynamics modeling, experience with SOFC/SOEC systems.

Technologies

Plasma spraying, wet powder spraying, sintering, DFT, finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop application portfolios for function layer materials, investigate alternative materials and coating technologies, manufacture and qualify new layers/components, characterize components, collaborate with scientific staff and technicians.

Seniority

PhD researcher, independent research