Postdoc: CO2 Electrochemical Reactor for Hydrocarbons

EURAXESS Ireland; Aveiro; Hybrid; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Aveiro - TEMA Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation invites applications for a 12‑month Postdoctoral Fellowship starting January 2027 in the field of materials science and electrochemistry, focusing on CO2 conversion technologies.

Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Chemistry or related area and have hands‑on experience with oxide materials, impedance spectroscopy, synthesis and ceramic cell fabrication.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Chemistry or related area.
• Experience in R&D in functional oxide materials, electrochemistry, and ceramic materials processing.
• Hands‑on experience in synthesis, ceramic cell fabrication, impedance spectroscopy, and microstructural characterisation.

Responsibilities

• Work plan includes introducing a new concept for production of synthetic chemicals and fuels from CO₂ via a disruptive electrochemical device for CO₂ hydrogenation.
• Evaluate device performance, stability and changes in product distribution with respect to Fischer–Tropsch products.

Skills

R&D in materials science

Electrochemistry expertise

Solid oxide fuel cells knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Chemistry or related area

Tools

Impedance spectroscopy

Ceramic materials processing

Materials synthesis

Ceramic cell fabrication

Electrochemical characterisation

Job description

The University of Aveiro - TEMA Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation invites applications for a 12‑month Postdoctoral Fellowship starting January 2027 in the field of materials science and electrochemistry, focusing on CO2 conversion technologies.

Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Chemistry or related area and have hands‑on experience with oxide materials, impedance spectroscopy, synthesis and ceramic cell fabrication.