PhD Position – New Synthesis Methods and Production of Polymers and Membranes for AEM Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

Vor 3 Tagen


Erlangen, Deutschland Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Vollzeit

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 Forschungszentrum Jülich, 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. Further information about the HI ERN and its pioneering research projects can be found at hi-ern.de.

We are offering a

PhD Position – New Synthesis Methods and Production of Polymers and Membranes for AEM Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers


You will join the ”Electrocatalytic Interface Engineering“ department, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Simon Thiele, and the ”Membrane Polymer Synthesis“ (MPS) team by Dr. Jochen Kerres. The department focuses on the production, analysis, and simulation of functionally optimized structures from the nanometer to the micrometer scale in electrochemically active materials as well as the development of new materials for catalysis, polymer electrolytes, and polymer electrolyte membranes. Your main responsibilities include:

  • Synthesizing and analyzing anion-conducting solid electrolyte polymers as well as producing and characterizing alkaline membranes for fuel cells and electrolyzers operating up to 90 degrees Celsius
  • Publishing and presenting research results at project meetings, in relevant scientific journals, and at national and international conferences

  • A master's degree in chemistry or materials science, completed with excellent grades
  • In-depth knowledge (specialization) in synthetic and analytical polymer chemistry as well as in membrane technology
  • Knowledge in the field of alkaline solid electrolyte polymers and their application in electrochemical membrane processes, such as fuel cells and water electrolysis, would be an asset
  • High motivation for pursuing a PhD within three years
  • Ability to show initiative and work independently
  • Excellent skills in spoken and written English

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

  • Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  • Extensive company health management
  • Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  • Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  • 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  • Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  • Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is for a fixed term of three years. Pay is in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment (”Christmas bonus“). All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich (including its various branch offices) is available at fz-juelich.de/en/careers/phd.

Place of employment: Erlangen


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