PhD Candidate: CO2 Electroreduction & Electrodialysis

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor programme

Pension scheme

Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate to join a project on direct electrochemical conversion of captured CO2 into formate and formic acid, feeding an industrial pilot at Heroya Industry Park. The position combines doctoral studies with hands-on research in sustainable energy systems.

The successful candidate will complete the doctoral education, conduct high-quality experiments, contribute to publications, and collaborate with European partners within ICAF (Horizon Europe).

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education required to obtain a doctorate
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework
• Participate in or lead writing of academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in the research group of sustainable energy systems
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
• Supervision of related master or bachelor thesis projects
• Other career-promoting work during PhD study may be compensated by contract extension (not guaranteed)

Education

Master of Science degree in chemical engineering, electrochemistry, chemistry, materials science, process technology or related field

Major independent project (≥30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis

Master’s degree with minimum B grade on NTNU scale

Electrochemistry coursework at master’s level

Documented experimental competence in electrochemistry and general chemistry

Admission to NTNU Doctoral Programme within 3 months of start

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate to join a project on direct electrochemical conversion of captured CO2 into formate and formic acid, feeding an industrial pilot at Heroya Industry Park. The position combines doctoral studies with hands-on research in sustainable energy systems.

The successful candidate will complete the doctoral education, conduct high-quality experiments, contribute to publications, and collaborate with European partners within ICAF (Horizon Europe).