德国亥姆霍兹研究所新型聚合物和膜用于PEM燃料电池研究博士后职位

德国亥姆霍兹研究所新型聚合物和膜用于PEM燃料电池研究博士后职位

Postdoc – Novel polymers and membranes for PEM fuel cells

Would you like to contribute to the energy transition in Germany through your work? Then the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (for Renewable Energy) (HI ERN) is the right place for you! The HI ERN forms the core of the close partnership between ForschungszentrumJülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg at the Erlangen site. The collaboration relates to the areas of innovative materials and processes for photovoltaic energy systems and hydrogen as a storage and carrier medium for CO2-neutral energy. Support us researching and developing solutions for the climate-neutral, sustainable, and cost-effective utilization of renewable energies.

The successful candidate will be part of the department “Electrocatalytic Interfacial Engineering”, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Simon Thiele, in the team “Membrane Processing and Synthesis”, headed by Dr. JochenKerres. The department focuses on the production, analysis and simulation of functionally optimal structures from the nanometer scale to the micrometer scale in electrochemically active materials as well as the production of new materials for catalysis and polymer electrolyte membranes.

We are looking to recruit aPostdoc – Novel polymers and membranes for PEM fuel cells Your Job:

Synthesis and characterization of novel stable proton-conducting acidic polymers

Manufacture and characterization of proton-conducting acidic membranes in the temperature range between 20–-200 °C for PEM fuel cells

Supervision of students

Participation in project meetings

Coordination with internal and external partners

Publication and presentation of research results in relevant journals or at international conferences

Your Profile:

Successfully completed PhD dissertation in chemistry or material sciences with excellent grades

Sound knowledge in synthetic and analytical polymer chemistry

Knowledge in the field of (acidic and alkaline) solid electrolyte polymers and their application in electrochemical membrane processes such as fuel cells, electrolysis or redox-flow batteries is an advantage

Excellent organizational skills

Willingness to show initiative and the ability to work independently

Strong cooperation and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team

Excellent oral and written German and English skills