- JOB
- Germany
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Department
- Chemical- and Biological Engineering, Institute for Power-to-X Technologies
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Heterogeneous catalysisEngineering » Chemical engineeringEngineering » Materials engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Germany
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- HE / MSCA
- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
- 101119805
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The goal is to understand how PEMEC anode catalysts can be studied at high current densities in half-cell and single cell testing. This includes research on the testing methodology as well as the catalyst layer preparation routes, ink parameters, additives, and resulting layer structure. The aim is the optimal utilization of low noble metal catalysts in PEMECs. The PhD student will acquire cutting edge skills in: (1) preparation of catalyst layers, (2) half-cell testing of catalyst layers at high current densities, (3) sequences of the preparation processes to obtain required structures, (4) data-driven optimisation of PEMEC catalysts and catalyst layers, and (5) full MEA testing.
The doctoral student will be employed at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Fürth, Germany) for 18 months and for other 18 months at Graz University of Technology (Graz, Austria), including three months in the company Heraeus (Hanau, Germany). After accomplished education the doctoral student will acquire a double PhD degree from FAU and from TU GRAZ.
The project Unite!Energy, is funded by the DN-Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call of the European Commission and is offering 12 fellowships starting in 2025 academic year. Each scholarship includes periods at two of the participating universities, and a secondment to an institution or company, to study the technology in a practical environment. For specific information about each position please write to: unite.energy@upc.edu.
Supervision: the doctoral student will be supervised by Prof. Bastian Etzold (FAU) and Prof. Viktor Hacker (TU GRAZ).
Where to apply
- unite.energy@upc.edu
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Applied chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Engineering » Chemical engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Knowledge in: electrochemical methods; single cell electrochemical testing; half cell electrochemical testing; catalyst preparation; catalyst characterization
Master's degree in chemical engineering, technical chemistry or similar fields
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Gross salary:
1st year and a half: Living allowance 40,106 € per annum, plus allowances as applicable and in line with the EC rules for Marie Sklodowska Curie Doctoral Networks 2022: mobility allowance 7200 € per annum, plus family 5940 € per annum.
2nd year and a half: 50,103 € per annum plus mobility and family (if applicable) allowances.
This is a gross amount, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employer and employee social security contributions and direct taxes.
- Mobility rule. At the time of recruitment, the candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays, such as holidays, are not considered.
- No PhD awarded. Applicants are not eligible if they have already been awarded with a PhD title.
- Selected candidate must be willing to travel and spend a prolonged time in another institute/country of the network during the PhD.
- Researchers must be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a doctoral degree in at least two EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (Joint Doctorates).
- For further details on eligibility criteria please check in the information of each available position. All interested applicants meeting the eligibility requirements, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Fulfil the academic and languagerequirement. In most of the cases, additional requirements must be satisfied, particularly in terms of selection procedures based on local regulations and/or internationally recognized English language qualifications achieved. Regarding the former, some insititutions will request for degree and/or VISA recognition, before the interview date.
How to apply
The applicants have to apply for one specific DC position and indicate in the application form two other positions of Unite!Energy project you wish to be considered for during the process in rank order.
Please provide the required information (in English) in one single PDF file with the following order:
- Completed application form (attached to this offer).
- Detailed CV (maximum 5 pages).
- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) indicating why you wish to conduct the specified/s research projects, and why you believe you would successfully be able to complete them.
- A copy of certified transcripts of results of Bachelor and Masters’ degrees in relevant discipline.
- English language certificate (if available).
- Any additional files considered relevant to the application.
All required information has to be packed in a single-PDF file in the order showed above and using a file name with the following format:
surname_name_Unite_Energy.pdf
Please apply by sending your application to the contact address:
indicating as email’s subject “Unite!Energy DC application”.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Fürth
- Postal Code
- 90762
- Street
- Dr.-Mack-Straße 81
- Geofield
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Graz University of Technology
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Graz
- Postal Code
- 8010
- Street
- Inffeldgasse 25
- Geofield
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Heraeus
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Hanau
- Postal Code
- 63450
- Street
- Heraeusstraße 12 - 14
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Fürth
- bastian.etzold@fau.deviktor.hacker@tugraz.at