Stellenticket Freie Universität Berlin

Participation in a research project on the electrochemical valorization of CO2 to formic acid and ethylene. The position also includes project coordination and presentation of project results to project partners.

• successfully completed scientific university degree (master's, diploma or equivalent) and doctorate in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields with a focus on CO₂ refinement and scale-up

• relevant experience is required:
  (i) in the building, spectroscopic and chromatographic characterization of CO2 gas diffusion electrodes and cells under extended test times (> 100 h) on the low kW scale,
  (ii) in the operation, analysis, and kinetic and stability characterization of zero-gap CO2 electrolyzer cells and stacks as well as their components such as in solid electrolytes

• strong experimental skills in CO2 electrolysis and upgrading to Formic acid in solid electrolytes

• experience with CO2 cell scaling and the electrochemical 5 electrode testing technique

• strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications

• good knowledge of German and/or English required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills

• independent scientific working style (is desirable)

• knowledge of electrochemical reactor engineering and scale-up (is desirable)

• very good teamwork skills, especially with regard to supervising students (is desirable)

• experience in project acquisition (is desirable)

• a varying job within an international university
• cooperation with other research facilities and industry
• a modern workspace in Berlin
• international renowned and motivated team
• a nice working atmosphere

Please send your application, quoting the reference number, with the usual documents (in particular a letter of motivation, CV, copies of relevant degrees such as doctorates and master's degrees, a summary of your dissertation, a transcript of grades, and a list of publications) by email to Prof. Dr Peter Strasser at pstrasser@tu-berlin.de. Only complete applications will be considered!

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.