Postdoc: Advanced Electrocatalysis for PEM Water Splitting

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

Job summary

DTU – Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a position focused on advanced membranes and doped Iridium oxide electrocatalysts for PEM electrolysers. The work aims to reduce Ir loading while enhancing stability under acidic conditions.

The successful candidate will synthesize materials, characterize them, and test them in RDE and EC-MS setups, collaborating with SurfCat and the Department of Physics. A PhD is required.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related field (Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science).
• Extensive experience in synthesizing/characterizing/testing electrocatalysts.
• Experience with loadings optimization and corrosion studies using ICP-MS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize doped Iridium oxide materials using chemical methods or sputter deposition.
• Test catalysts in rotating disk electrode and EC-MS setups.
• Collaborate with SurfCat and DTU teams; perform deeper insight studies and characterization.

Skills

Electrocatalysis

Synthesis

Characterization

Water electrolysis

ICP-MS measurements

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

ICP-MS

Surface science

EC-MS

RDE

Job description

DTU – Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a position focused on advanced membranes and doped Iridium oxide electrocatalysts for PEM electrolysers. The work aims to reduce Ir loading while enhancing stability under acidic conditions.

The successful candidate will synthesize materials, characterize them, and test them in RDE and EC-MS setups, collaborating with SurfCat and the Department of Physics. A PhD is required.