Postdoctoral Fellow in Scattering Analysis of PEFCs

Postdoctoral Fellow in Scattering Analysis of PEFCs

For the Transport Phenomena in Electrochemistry group in the Laboratory for Electrochemistry LEC we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Scattering Analysis of PEFCs.

Project scientist position in the field of small angle scattering characterization of low temperature fuel cells, focusing on:

• Characterization of the catalyst layer ionomer morphology (ex-situ) and liquid water therein (operando) by small angle X-ray and neutron scattering
• Planning, execution, analysis and interpretation of experiments at scattering instruments (lab-based, neutron and synchrotron facilities)
• Improvement of the data interpretation tools and operando setup as required
• Analysis and visualization of the scattering data
• Disseminating the results through presentations and publications in international conferences and journals

• You hold a PhD degree in the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical, mechanical engineering or related disciplines
• Knowledge of the electrochemical processes in PEM fuel cells and function / properties of porous materials
• Experience in microstructural analysis and microscopy
• Experience in scattering or imaging techniques is a plus
• Proficient programming skills are a must
• Excellent communication skills including advanced writing abilities in English
• Able to integrate easily into an interdisciplinary research team

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

This is a fixed-term position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 1.5 years.