Predoctoral Researcher: Solar Hydrogen from Biogas

Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy; Indiana; On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDEA Energy invites applications for a Predoctoral Researcher position within the Thermochemical and High-Temperature Processes Units to develop catalysts for solar-driven hydrogen production from biogas/biomethane. The role combines synthesis, advanced characterization, and reactor integration in a cutting-edge research program.

The position involves collaboration with engineers, dissemination through high-impact publications, and supervision of Master or undergraduate students, under a 4-year

Qualifications

• Masters degree and eligibility for doctoral studies in the relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree in energy, chemical, environmental, materials or industrial engineering.
• Academic records to be included in the application.

Responsibilities

• Research catalysts for solar-driven hydrogen production from biogas/biomethane.
• Synthesize catalysts and shape macroscopic structures via 3D printing.
• Characterize materials using XRD, XPS, SEM/TEM and related techniques.
• Evaluate catalytic activity and stability in laboratory and on-sun tests.
• Collaborate with engineers on reactor design and sample holders.
• Publish results and supervise Master/undergraduate students.

Skills

English proficiency

Academic excellence

Research collaboration

Education

MSc in energy / chemical / environmental / materials / industrial engineering

BSc in energy / chemical / environmental / materials / industrial engineering

Tools

XRD

XPS

SEM/TEM

gas physisorption

TG-DSC

GC/GC-MS

3D printing (DIW)

Job description

IMDEA Energy invites applications for a Predoctoral Researcher position within the Thermochemical and High-Temperature Processes Units to develop catalysts for solar-driven hydrogen production from biogas/biomethane. The role combines synthesis, advanced characterization, and reactor integration in a cutting-edge research program.

The position involves collaboration with engineers, dissemination through high-impact publications, and supervision of Master or undergraduate students, under a 4-year