Your Job:
The aim of the master thesis is to prove the potential of cold sintering for tape-cast barium zirconate membranes. The work includes the following tasks:
- Powder characterization: The work compares two BZCY powders, a conventional powder and a powder optimized for cold sintering. The characterization includes powder morphology, particle size, and phase purity
- Tape casting: The two powders are processed into free-standing membranes by tape-casting
- Cold sintering process (CSP): The tapes are partially or fully debinded and infiltrated with the liquid sintering additive. This step is followed by systematic optimization of the cold sintering parameters for tape-cast membranes in a heated press mold or a laminating press. The final sintering is carried out at 1300°C
- Characterization of properties: The samples are characterized in terms of microstructure (scanning electron microscope), density (Archimedes)and conductivity (impedance spectroscopy)
Your Profile:
- Good grades in your ongoing master`s degree program in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering
- Interest in the topic and willingness to learn
- Knowledge of the synthesis and processing of inorganic materials via the powder technological route
- Experience with working in the laboratory, as well as in the handling of hazardous substances and laboratory equipment
- High degree of independence, motivation and reliability
- Advanced knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
- An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
- Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
- An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
- Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
- Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
- The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
- Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
- A temporary position for 6 months
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
- Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.