PhD - Identifying and Understanding the Degradation Mechanisms in PEM Electrolyzer under Indust[...]

Bosch Group; Renningen; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bosch Group is seeking a PhD candidate for research on PEM electrolysis and hydrogen production. The role entails investigating degradation mechanisms in electrolyzers, developing experimental methods, and collaborating closely with product development teams. Strong electrochemical skills and a Master’s degree in a relevant field are essential for this position.

Leistungen

Flexible working models

Mobile working options

Job sharing opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Solid background in electrochemical reactors.
• Hands-on experience with sub-scale cells.
• Familiar with electrochemical analytical methods such as CV, LSV, EIS.

Aufgaben

• Identify and understand degradation mechanisms of PEM electrolyzer components.
• Develop and validate methods as aging descriptors in the project.
• Design experiments to capture main aging stressors.

Kenntnisse

Electrochemistry

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Motivation

Programming in Python

Ausbildung

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related

Tools

Comsol

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: We grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Welcome to Bosch.

The Robert Bosch GmbH is looking forward to your application!

Job Description

Proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis is one of the commerically available technologies for green hydrogen production. Understanding the ageing behaviors of PEM electrolyzer components under industrially relevant operation conditions is of paramount importance for developing a low cost and robust PEM electrolyzer stack as well as further improving the stack operation strategy.

You will work on identifying and undertanding the degradation mechanisms of one core component in the PEM electrolyzers. Both electrochemical and analytical methods will be developed and validated as ageing descriptors in this project. Through the design of experiments (DOE) at sub-scale the main ageing stressors of the individual component are captured, degradation mechanisms are elucidated. Based on the understanding a specific ageing model will be established to predict the state of health (SoH) under industrial operation conditions.

• Create something new: Work with an international research team, closely cooperate with product development team, take advantage of in-field operation data shared by customers, uncover the degradation mechanisms of the PEM electrolyzer in real world operation.
• Do excellent research: Make active use of the available expertise in our internal research team and your academic environment.
• Take responsibility: Being a doer instead of a dreamer, you are encouraged to take initiatives towards your PhD project progress under the safeguards of both industrial and academic supervisors. Being aware that an hour spent on literature research or at the phone can save months of laboratory work, you make sure that you are on top of both external and internal knowledge, in order to deliver a most valuable contribution.
• Share your knowledge: Boost the work of our internal interdisciplinary and international research team, and publish your results in high-impact journals.

Qualifications

• Education: excellent Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or related
• Experience and Knowledge: solid background in electrochemistry and electrochemical reactors, e.g. PEM fuel cells, PEM or AEM electrolyzers; hands-on experience with characterization of fuel cell or electrolyzer sub-scale cells; familiar with standard electrochemical analytical methods, e.g. CV, LSV, EIS etc.; basic programming skills (e.g. Python) and experience with simulation tools (Comsol) or numerical optimization approaches is beneficial
• Personality and Working Practice: you are open-minded, critical thinking regarding scientific questions, collaborative, highly motivated and eager to learn
• Languages: very good in English, German is helpful, but not mandatory

Additional Information

https://www.bosch-ai.com
www.bosch.com/research

The final topic depends on your university.

Start: 1st of July 2025

We offer flexible working models: from various part-time options to mobile working and job sharing. Feel free to contact us.

Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity.

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Sarah Schneck (Human Resources)
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Li Wang (Functional Department)
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