PhD Candidate — Electrochemistry & Energy Materials

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Norway; On-site; NOK 580,000 - 667,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate in Electrochemistry within the HYDROGENi center. The position targets analysis tools for electrocatalyst layers and alkaline electrolysis, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and a strong partner network.

The PhD program lasts three years with teaching duties optional. Candidates should gain admission to the Materials Science and Engineering PhD programme within three months of

Qualifications

• You must have a professionally relevant background in experimental electrochemistry and nanotechnology.
• Experience in cell assembly and operation of single cell test stations.
• You must have a Master's degree in chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, physics or equivalent (minimum 30 ECTS).
• You must have an average grade equal to B or better on NTNU's scale or an equivalent academic foundation.
• Experience in electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
• Experience in manufacture of electrocatalyst layers, MEAs and characterization.
• Experience in assembly of AEM water electrolysis cells.
• Experience in using single cell test stations.
• Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental electrochemistry measurements including in-situ methods.
• Characterize degradation processes using in-situ ICP-MS and electrochemical techniques.
• Manufacture electrocatalyst layers and MEAs, and perform testing.
• Conduct structural/morphological analysis (XRD, Raman) and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with students and industry, report findings at conferences.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Nanotechnology

In-situ methods

Education

Master's degree in chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, physics or equivalent

Tools

ICP-MS

X-ray diffraction

Raman spectroscopy

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate in Electrochemistry within the HYDROGENi center. The position targets analysis tools for electrocatalyst layers and alkaline electrolysis, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and a strong partner network.

The PhD program lasts three years with teaching duties optional. Candidates should gain admission to the Materials Science and Engineering PhD programme within three months of