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Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

PhD Position – New Synthesis Methods and Production of Polymers and Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

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Would you like to contribute to the energy transition in Germany through your work? Then the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg (for Renewable Energy) (HI ERN) is the right place for you! The HI ERN forms the core of the close partnership between Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg at the Erlangen site. The collaboration relates to the areas of innovative materials and processes for photovoltaic energy systems and hydrogen as a storage and carrier medium for CO2-neutral energy. Support us researching and developing solutions for the climate-neutral, sustainable, and cost-effective utilization of renewable energies. Further information about the HI ERN and its pioneering research projects can be found at https://www.hi-ern.de.

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PhD Position – New Synthesis Methods and Production of Polymers and Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

Your Job:

You will join the “Electrocatalytic Interface Engineering” department, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Simon Thiele, and the “Membrane Polymer Synthesis” (MPS) team by Dr. Jochen Kerres. The department focuses on the production, analysis, and simulation of functionally optimized structures from the nanometer to the micrometer scale in electrochemically active materials, as well as the development of new materials for catalysis, polymer electrolytes, and polymer electrolyte membranes. Your main responsibilities include:

  • Synthesizing and analyzing proton-conducting solid electrolyte polymers
  • Producing and characterizing acidic membranes for fuel cells and electrolyzers operating up to 90 °C
  • Publishing and presenting research results at project meetings, in relevant scientific journals, and at national and international conferences

Your Profile:

  • Master’s degree in chemistry or materials science, completed with excellent grades
  • In-depth knowledge (specialization) in synthetic and analytical polymer chemistry as well as in membrane technology
  • Knowledge in the field of alkaline solid electrolyte polymers and their application in electrochemical membrane processes, such as fuel cells and water electrolysis, would be an asset
  • High motivation for pursuing a PhD within three years
  • Ability to show initiative and work independently
  • Excellent skills in spoken and written English

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

  • Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure for conducting high-quality research
  • Work with globally unique analytical measurement methods
  • International, interdisciplinary work environment on an attractive campus (FAU South Campus), including many collaboration opportunities with partners at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, and international institutions
  • Collaboration with world-leading industry partners
  • Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  • Flexible working hours
  • 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g., between Christmas and New Year)
  • Further development of your personal strengths, e.g., through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  • Targeted services for international employees, e.g., through our International Advisory Service

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits.

The position is for a fixed term of three years. Pay will be in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60% of a monthly salary as special payment (“Christmas bonus”). The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich, including our other locations, is available at https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs.

Place of employment: Erlangen

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g., in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic, and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities, in which everyone can realize their potential, is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible via our Online Recruitment System!

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Job details

Title
PhD Position – New Synthesis Methods and Production of Polymers and Membranes for PEM Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers
Location
Immerwahrstraße 2 Erlangen, Germany
Published
2025-01-17
Application deadline
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Job type
PhD
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