Postdoc: Electrochemical CO2 Catalysis & Flow Cell Research

Natural Sciences - Institut for Kemi; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A postdoctoral researcher position at Aarhus University’s Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Center in Aarhus, Denmark, is available from December 01, 2026. The project focuses on developing catalysts for bicarbonate conversion using electrochemical methods and CO2 reduction to syngas or ethylene.

The successful candidate will design the interfacial organic layer on the electrode, collaborate with the Daasbjerg group, and scale up processes in electrochemical flow cells, contributing to a world-leading

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Strong background in electrochemistry.
• Experience with catalytic processes.
• Significant experience with flow technology.
• Experience with international collaborations and mentoring a research group.

Responsibilities

• Develop catalysts for bicarbonate conversion using electrochemical methods.
• Design the interfacial organic layer at the electrode to promote CO2 reduction to syngas or ethylene.
• Scale up promising processes using electrochemical flow cells in collaboration with the Daasbjerg group.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Catalysis

Mentorship/leadership

International collaboration

Flow chemistry

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

A postdoctoral researcher position at Aarhus University’s Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Center in Aarhus, Denmark, is available from December 01, 2026. The project focuses on developing catalysts for bicarbonate conversion using electrochemical methods and CO2 reduction to syngas or ethylene.

The successful candidate will design the interfacial organic layer on the electrode, collaborate with the Daasbjerg group, and scale up processes in electrochemical flow cells, contributing to a world-leading