PhD Position in the SynDiPET Project
Core
Researching proton-conducting ceramic membranes (yttrium-doped barium zirconates and barium cerium zirconates) for hydrogen electrolysis and fuel cells by optimizing grain boundary conductivity through targeted doping and sintering.
Role type
PhD researcher in materials science (ceramics)
Builds
Proton-conducting ceramic electrolytes and membranes for hydrogen energy applications
Domain
Materials science / Ceramics / Hydrogen energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
powder synthesis, field-assisted sintering (FAST/SPS), microstructural characterization (SEM/EDX), phase analysis (XRD), impedance spectroscopy
Preferred skills
automated data acquisition, cross-institutional collaboration
Technologies
eLabFTW, Kadi4Mat, FAST/SPS, UHS
Responsibilities
Synthesize and dope BZY/BZCY powders, sinter specimens using UHS and FAST/SPS, optimize sintering methods, characterize microstructure and conductivity, coordinate sample analysis with partners, manage data acquisition and database transfer
Seniority
PhD Candidate