PhD in Operando TEM of Solid Oxide Cells + KIST stint

Technical University of Denmark (DTU); Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Energy is seeking a PhD candidate to study solid oxide cells under operando TEM conditions. The project will examine how polarization affects microstructure and degradation, with a 3-month international research stay at KIST in Seoul.

The successful candidate will contribute to understanding fundamental materials science questions, receive full training in operando TEM, and join a supportive DTU Energy team with strong collaboration across institutes.

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related field.
• Background in materials characterisation, solid-state chemistry, or electrochemistry.
• Willingness to learn and perform hands-on experimental laboratory work.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operando TEM experiments with imaging, diffraction, EDS, and EELS.
• Analyze electrochemistry test data, e.g. impedance spectroscopy.
• Prepare TEM samples, including during a research stay at KIST.
• Interpret and publish results on the link between polarisation and microstructure evolution.

Skills

Materials characterisation

Electrochemistry

Solid-state chemistry

Education

MSc in materials science

Tools

Operando TEM (TEM)

EDS

EELS

Job description

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Energy is seeking a PhD candidate to study solid oxide cells under operando TEM conditions. The project will examine how polarization affects microstructure and degradation, with a 3-month international research stay at KIST in Seoul.

The successful candidate will contribute to understanding fundamental materials science questions, receive full training in operando TEM, and join a supportive DTU Energy team with strong collaboration across institutes.