Postdoc in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells – DTU Energy

Job title: Postdoc in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells – DTU Energy

Company: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet


Job description: Job Category: VIP BJob Description:The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Energy) invites applications for a 20 month experimental postdoc position to work on materials and test of high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. The position is part of a national project in close collaboration with industry aiming at further reduction of cost and enhancement of durability and production reliability.Responsibilities and qualifications
The main focus of the postdoc work is development and characterization novel materials including catalysts and polymer membranes for high temperature polymer fuel cells. You will work closely with colleagues from DTU Energy, Danish industrial and international partners within a polymer fuel cell project. The project targets include lifting lower TRL material production (catalyst synthesis and membrane fabrication, developing medium TRL MEA manufacturing (structures and methods), and providing high TRL reference MEAs in industrial stacks and test capacity for validation of the materials/components in operational environment.Main duties of the position include:

• Fabrication of gas diffusion electrodes by hot spraying techniques from catalysts of varied metal alloys and carbon supports
• Membrane preparation of organic-inorganic composites with varied thicknesses
• Manufacturing lab scale MEAs
• Assembling and test of single cells with protocols focusing on electrode and membrane performance
• Evaluation of MEA durability with protocols focusing on electrode and membrane degradation
• Maintaining test rigs for single cell performance and durability test
• Conducting postmortem analysis of cell components (XRD, TGA&DSC, SEM, TEM) etc.
• Dissemination of the research results

Candidates should have a PhD degree in experimental research of materials (catalysts & membranes), component processing and fabrication, electrochemistry, and fuel cell test and evaluation.The core skills for the project are:

• Experience in materials synthesis and fabrication of polymer fuel cell components
• Experience in assembly and electrochemical characterization of MEAs
• Experience in establishing protocols and maintaining facilities for fuel cell test
• Experience in structural (e.g. XRD, SEM, and TEM) and elemental (titration and ICP)
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for progress and quality of projects
• Ability to work in a team environment

Moreover, the successful candidate is:

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about the research topics
• Able to work in a well-organized fashion and document and disseminate results
• Able to work with diverse colleagues with both theoretical and engineering backgrounds

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The period of employment is 20 months (preferred start date from 1 July 2025 (or soonest thereafter). The position is a full-time position.You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Qingfeng Li (qfli@dtu.dk).You can read more about DTU Energy atIf you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 5 June 2025 (23:59 Danish time).Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications
• At least one reference

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials, components, and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells, electrolysis, power-to-x, batteries, and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry, atomic scale and multi-physics modelling, autonomous materials discovery, materials processing, and structural analyses. We also focus on educating engineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students. We have about 300 dedicated employees. Read more about us at www.energy.dtu.dkTechnology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Location: Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date: Fri, 23 May 2025 00:39:01 GMT

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