PhD Candidate in Electrochemistry & Energy Materials

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

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in Electrochemistry. The PhD is expected to be completed within three to four years, including teaching duties, under the HYDROGENi centre collaboration.

The PhD student will develop analysis tools for performance and degradation of electrocatalyst layers for alkaline electrolyte membrane water electrolysis and will access state-of-the-art equipment and join a network of

Qualifications

• Professional background in experimental electrochemistry and nanotechnology.
• Experience in assembling and operating single cell test stations.
• Master's degree in chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, physics or equivalent with a major project (≥30 ECTS).
• Strong academic record (B or better on NTNU scale).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental electrochemistry (various techniques) including in-situ methods.
• Characterize degradation with in-situ ICP-MS and electrochemical methods.
• Manufacture electrocatalytic layers and inks.
• Structural/morphological analysis (XRD, Raman, microscopy).
• Communicate with industry and researchers; present at conferences.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Nanotechnology

English proficiency

Experimental skills

Education

Master's degree in chemistry/nanotechnology/materials science/physics

Major independent project (≥30 ECTS)

Tools

Single cell test stations

In-situ electrochemistry equipment

ICP-MS

X-ray diffraction

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in Electrochemistry. The PhD is expected to be completed within three to four years, including teaching duties, under the HYDROGENi centre collaboration.

The PhD student will develop analysis tools for performance and degradation of electrocatalyst layers for alkaline electrolyte membrane water electrolysis and will access state-of-the-art equipment and join a network of