PhD Candidate in Electrochemistry — Hydrogen & Energy Tech

Marie Kristiansen; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The project, connected with the HYDROGENi centre, focuses on electrochemistry and the performance and degradation of electrocatalyst layers for alkaline electrolyte membrane water electrolysis.

The PhD is designed to culminate in a doctoral degree, with opportunities to work with a network of researchers and industry partners, participate in international schools, and

Qualifications

• You must have a professionally relevant background in experimental electrochemistry and nanotechnology.
• Master's degree with a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS).
• Strong academic record on NTNU's scale and English fluency.
• Experience with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is a plus.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability and willingness to interact with students and supervise is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental electrochemistry including voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy.
• Characterize degradation processes using in-situ methods and ICP-MS.
• Manufacture electrocatalyst layers and inks for testing.
• Carry out structural analyses: XRD, Raman, and microscopy.
• Analyze results and communicate with industry and research communities.
• Disseminate findings through seminars and conferences.
• Complete the doctoral education and mentor MSc students.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Nanotechnology

In-situ methods

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Materials Science or Physics

Tools

ICP-MS

X-ray diffraction

Raman spectroscopy

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The project, connected with the HYDROGENi centre, focuses on electrochemistry and the performance and degradation of electrocatalyst layers for alkaline electrolyte membrane water electrolysis.

The PhD is designed to culminate in a doctoral degree, with opportunities to work with a network of researchers and industry partners, participate in international schools, and