Postdoc: Solid-Booster Flow Battery Research

EMPA - Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt

Dübendorf

Vor Ort

CHF 90.000 - 120.000

Vollzeit

Vor 7 Tagen

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Zusammenfassung

EMPA - Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt in Switzerland invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to develop solid booster formulations for redox-targeted flow batteries. The role focuses on PFAS-free binders, optimizing mass transport, and ensuring chemical stability while exploring in-situ diagnostics.

You will prototype booster-bed reactors from mL to L scale via 3D printing and validate materials in lab-scale flow batteries, collaborating across Europe within

Qualifikationen

PhD in materials science, chemistry, or related fields.
Strong publication record.
Experience in flow-cell electrochemistry and in-situ spectroscopy is desirable.
Experience with 3D printing and polymer processing is desirable.

Aufgaben

Develop solid booster formulations for redox-targeted flow batteries.
Investigate binder formulations, mass transport, and mediator interaction.
Prototype booster-bed reactors from mL to L scale using 3D printing.
Characterize thermal and chemical stability of components and formulations.
Collaborate within the Horizon Europe FLOWBOOST project.

Kenntnisse

Flow-cell electrochemistry

In-situ spectroscopy

3D printing

Polymer processing

English language

Ausbildung

PhD in materials science, chemistry, or related field

Tools

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

FTIR spectroscopy

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