PhD Candidate: Thin‑Film Electrocatalysis & ALD Research

Aalto University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational healthcare

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher to develop active, durable thin film electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in AEM electrolyzers. The role combines ALD deposition with advanced electrochemistry and materials science.

You will join the CMAT Department, work under Prof. Miika Mattinen, and pursue a four-year Doctoral Programme, with opportunities for international collaboration and professional development, on a vibrant campus in Espoo.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or a related field.
• Experience in experimental laboratory research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international research environment.
• Strong academic writing and verbal communication skills in English.
• Hands-on expertise in atomic layer deposition, thin film deposition, electrocatalysis, electrochemistry, or thin film characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deposition of HER and OER electrocatalyst materials by ALD using established chemistries and developing new processes as needed.
• Characterization of deposited films in terms of composition, crystallinity, morphology using spectroscopy, microscopy and X-ray techniques.
• Electrochemical testing under HER and OER conditions and development of test protocols.
• Dissemination of research findings through publications and conference presentations.

Skills

Atomic layer deposition

Electrocatalysis

Electrochemistry

Thin film characterization

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or related field

Job description

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher to develop active, durable thin film electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in AEM electrolyzers. The role combines ALD deposition with advanced electrochemistry and materials science.

You will join the CMAT Department, work under Prof. Miika Mattinen, and pursue a four-year Doctoral Programme, with opportunities for international collaboration and professional development, on a vibrant campus in Espoo.