Postdoctoral Researcher – Water Electrolysis: ICFO is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development of advanced technologies driving the clean energy transition. The selected candidate will work on efficient water electrolyzer systems operating with non-ideal water streams within an EU-funded project.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Water Electrolysis Systems for Clean Energy Transition
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Material Science
Location:
ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
Candidates must hold an internationally recognized Ph.D. (or evidence of its completion in the near future) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields. Research experience in water electrolysis and related fields is required.
Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following domains:
- Strong background in electrochemistry and chemical engineering
- Experience in water electrolysis systems, particularly alkaline and anion exchange membrane (AEM) technologies
- Experience with alternative anodic reactions beyond the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER)
- Full stack design, implementation, and operation
- Electrode design, fabrication, and membrane integration
- Experience with spectroscopy and optics
- Multiscale modeling using COMSOL or similar software
- Analytical chemistry for product quantification
Job Description:
The selected candidate will:
- Lead the design and implementation of anodic catalysts and electrodes for clean hydrogen generation from non-ideal water streams
- Investigate oxygen evolution and parallel purification reactions
- Scale up the system in area, number of cells, and power
- Collaborate in a multidisciplinary EU-funded project combining chemical engineering, electrochemistry, and material sciences
- Utilize ICFO’s state-of-the-art fabrication and characterization facilities
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Presentation letter with a declaration of interest
- Curriculum Vitae (including contact details)
- Contact e-mail of two potential referees
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, and the call will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
For formal inquiries, candidates may contact jobs@icfo.eu. For scientific inquiries, please reach out to pelayo.garciadearquer@icfo.eu.
For additional details, visit:
- Research Group: https://www.icfo.eu/research-group/30/co2map/home
- ICFO: https://www.icfo.eu
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Additional Information:
- The initial contract is for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal.
- Salary will be determined by the Selection Committee based on experience and seniority, aligning with national and European research fellowship standards.
- A family allowance is available upon request and approval.
- ICFO is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to the European Charter for Researchers and the European Code of Conduct for Recruitment.
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