Doktorand:in – Prozessentwicklung - Elektrolyse der nächsten G...
Core
Developing and optimizing a novel zinc-based electrolysis process that decouples oxygen and hydrogen production to enable continuous, cost-effective hydrogen generation from volatile renewable energy sources.
Role type
PhD researcher (Postdoc) in electrochemical process engineering
Builds
A new generation of electrolysis systems using zinc suspension as a redox intermediate for large-scale hydrogen production
Domain
Renewable energy, hydrogen production, electrochemistry, process engineering
Required skills
Process engineering, electrochemical cell design and construction, experimental planning and execution, data analysis, scientific writing and presentation, project management, technical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of hydrogen and energy research, basic electrochemistry experience, hands-on technical work
Technologies
Zinc suspension, electrochemical cells, redox intermediates, battery concepts
Responsibilities
Develop and establish technical procedures for handling metal suspensions; Design, construct, and experimentally characterize electrochemical cells for suspension electrodes; Plan, conduct, and evaluate electrochemical experiments to characterize and optimize the process; Publish and present results in high-ranking journals and conferences; Collaborate with partners from other research disciplines; Support the expansion of the institute's facilities and equipment
Seniority
PhD candidate (Junior IC)