Research Associate (PostDoc)

The position involves scientific work within a DFG-funded project on the design of reference electrode-integrated membrane flow cells for CO2 capture and conversion. Responsibilities include
i) designing and conducting original research on electro-swing CO2 capture and conversion,
ii) characterizing CO2-active sorbents, electrolytes, and electrode materials,
iii) operating reference electrode-integrated CO2 capture cells,
iv) applying operando analytical techniques (e.g., FTIR, UV–vis, DEMS) to elucidate interfacial CO2 binding and release mechanisms, and
v) designing Ir-Ni anode electrocatalysts and electrodes for oxygen evolution.
The overarching aim is to develop a scalable, energy-optimized electrochemical process for CO2 capture and release using advanced electrochemical reactor concepts. Cell performance characterization is achieved using micro-GC, HPLC and NMR for Faradaic-efficiency calculations.

• successfully completed scientific university degree (Master, Diploma or equivalent) and PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related fields, with a focus on both water electrolysis and CO2 electrolysis
• strong experimental skills in reference-electrode integrated micro-GC, HPLC and NMR, and RDE / RDE / MEA
• experience with in situ/operando techniques (e.g., FTIR, XAS, adsorption capacitance analysis) is highly advantageous
• experience in assembling, operating, and analysing water electrolysis and CO2 electrochemical cells
• strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications
• excellent command of written and spoken English; German skills are beneficial
• independent scientific working style (is desirable)
• knowledge of electrochemical reactor engineering or 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, transcript of grades, list of publications) by email to Dr Liang Liang liang.liang@tu-berlin.de and Prof. Dr Peter Strasser 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.