Postdoc Position in CO2 Electrocatalysis Under Realistic Conditions

1000scholars; Dübendorf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Empa in Dübendorf, Switzerland invites applications for a Postdoc Position in CO2 Electrocatalysis Under Realistic Conditions. The project aims to assemble modular reactors and validate analysis methods for realistic CO2 electrocatalysis, with parallel investigations and accelerated aging.

The successful candidate will dissect degradation processes under diverse conditions, lead synchrotron campaigns for high time‑resolution insights, and develop durable electrode architectures through advanced

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or physics.
• Experience in electrochemistry or catalysis is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and validate modular electrocatalytic reactors and analysis methods for realistic CO2 electrocatalysis.
• Dissect degradation processes of CO2 electroreduction components under real-world conditions.
• Lead synchrotron campaigns to reveal degradation mechanisms with high time resolution.
• Develop electrode architectures and modification strategies for enhanced durability.

Skills

Electrocatalysis

Materials science

Electrochemistry

Catalysis

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Physics

Tools

Operando spectroscopy

Synchrotron experiments

Job description

Postdoc Position in CO2 Electrocatalysis Under Realistic Conditions

Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

Dübendorf, Switzerland

Your tasks

• Assemble and validate modular electrocatalytic reactors and analysis methods for realistic CO2 electrocatalysis, with a focus on parallel investigations and accelerated aging;


• Dissect degradation processes of CO2 electroreduction catalyst, electrodes, and ionomer membranes under diverse real-world operating conditions, using operando electrochemical and spectroscopic methods;


• Lead synchrotron campaigns aiming at unveiling the degradation mechanism of catalysts, electrodes, and ionomer membranes with high time resolution, operando x-ray measurements;


• Develop electrode architecture and catalyst/electrode modification strategies for enhanced durability, using different fabrication methods.

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related discipline. As this project is a cutting‑edge research activity beyond the current state‑of‑the‑art in electrocatalysis, we are looking for someone creative, curious, highly motivated, and with excellent problem-solving and technical skills. Prior experience in electrochemistry and/or catalysis is a strong advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently in the lab while collaborating and communicating effectively with our multidisciplinary team.