PhD: Operando TEM for SOEC Degradation & Recovery

Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 430,000 - 470,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Energy in Denmark invites applications for a PhD project focusing on advancing solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) by enabling operando TEM observations under real cell conditions. The project is conducted in collaboration with DynElectro and includes a planned external research stay at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) in Seoul.

You will develop and apply operando TEM techniques to watch degradation and recovery at the nanoscale, contributing to durable, industry-relevant

Qualifications

• Two-year master’s degree or equivalent in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related field.
• Background in materials characterisation or electrochemistry is desirable.
• Clear written and spoken English.
• Hands-on experimental laboratory work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operando TEM experiments (imaging, diffraction, EDS, EELS).
• Analyse electrochemistry data, e.g. impedance spectroscopy.
• Prepare TEM samples, including during the research stay at KIST.
• Publish results on mechanistic links between polarisation and microstructure.

Skills

Materials characterisation

Electrochemistry

Solid-state chemistry

English communication

Laboratory work

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Electron microscopy

Job description

DTU Energy in Denmark invites applications for a PhD project focusing on advancing solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) by enabling operando TEM observations under real cell conditions. The project is conducted in collaboration with DynElectro and includes a planned external research stay at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) in Seoul.

You will develop and apply operando TEM techniques to watch degradation and recovery at the nanoscale, contributing to durable, industry-relevant