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- Natural sciencesProfessions and applied sciences
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- Recognised Researcher (R2) (PhD holders or equivalent who are not yet fully independent)Established Researcher (R3) (Researchers who have developed a level of independence)
About
OPENING for
One Post-Doctoral Position
within the project
ARCHERS: Advancing Young Researchers’ Human Capital in Cutting Edge Technologies in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage and the Tackling of Societal Challenges
Exclusively funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Ref. 901
Patras 12/4/2017
The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE/HT) of the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), in the framework of the project ARCHERS, aimed at reducing or even reversing the brain drain, which is funded by an exclusive donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, is seeking to recruit one post-doctoral researcher.
Title of research assignment: Development of electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cells
Description:
The research work concerns the following: (a) Development of metal supported electrocatalysts targeting fuel cell applications; (b) Physicochemical characterization of electrocatalysts for their morphology, surface properties (state and elemental composition), metallic surface area, crystalline structure, using methods like XPS, XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA. (c) Evaluation of the electrochemical performance and stability of the developed materials using ex-situ liquid electrochemistry (RDE) and in-situ testing in single PEM fuel cells
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Good knowledge of Greek and English language
Criteria for Selection
- PhD in project related discipline (20%)
- Experience in development of electrocatalysts/electrodes (20%)
- Experience in physicochemical characterization of electrocatalysts/electrodes (20%)
- Proven research and lab experience in the investigation of electrochemical processes for energy related technologies (10%)
- Ability to perform independent research (10%)
- Previous Post-Doctoral experience, relevant to the project (20%)
Location: ICE/HT-FORTH, Patras, GREECE
Expected start date: 1st of July, 2017
Duration of appointment: 12 months
Application Submission
Interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements are kindly asked to submit their applications, no later than May 3rd, 2017, 23:59 local time (Greece) to the address kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr.
In order to be considered, the application must include:
- Filled-out Application Form (attached)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the candidate
- Copies of academic titles/transcripts
- At least one reference letter (optionally, the reference letter could be enclosed in an envelope that must reach Ms. Kleanthi Zacharopoulou at the address: FORTH/ICE-HT, Stadiou street, Platani, Patras 26504 by the closing date for applications; the closed envelope will be handed to the evaluation committee)
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered for the selection
Contact
For information and questions regarding the application and selection procedure, candidates are asked to contact Ms. Kleanthi Zacharopoulou (kleanthi@iceht.forth.gr, Tel. +30 2610 965 278).
Selection Announcement
The result of the selection will be announced on the website of ICE/HT-FORTH.
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