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vor 2 Wochen


Villigen, Schweiz Paul Scherrer Institut Vollzeit

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.For the Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC) we are looking for a**PhD Student (ETHZ)****:
Design of membrane electrode assemblies for highperformance bipolar membrane co-electrolysis Your

**Your tasks**:

- Develop novel membrane electrode assemblies (including the optimization of catalysts, ionomer and membranes) for the electroreduction of CO2 to CO in a bipolar membrane co-electrolyzer
- Determine the electrochemial performance of this co-electrolyzer, including the online, quantitative analysis of the reaction products
- Perform post-mortem and opernado characterization of the cell components to identify failure mechanisms and extend the device's service life
- Share the results of these studies with project partners
- Publish these results in well-regarded journals and present them in international conferences

**Your profile**:

- MSc and/or BSc degree in chemistry, materials science or related field
- Good knowledge of electrochemistry
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Creative, hands-on personality
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed communication skills, self-organization for periodic progress reporting and good command of the english language (spoken and written)
- Knowledge of MEA manufacturing and testing, tomography and/or online analytics would be welcome assets

**We offer**:
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.
- For further information, please contact Dr Juan Herranz Salaner, phone +41 56 310 55 62.

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland


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