Your Job:
In order to optimize the system efficiency of polymer membrane electrolysers, it is necessary to have a precise knowledge of the processes that take place in the cell during operation. A particularly important aspect here is the distribution of the oxygen and hydrogen gases produced during electrolysis. Through a targeted design of the flow field, it can be achieved that the gases are discharged as quickly as possible from the active area of the cell and that sufficient water is available for the further electrolysis process. In order to understand these phenomena in detail and to develop concepts to increase efficiency, this project will investigate the influence of the flow field geometry on the gas bubble distribution on model cells. Specifically, your tasks will include:
- Construction of a transparent electrolysis cell for microscopic investigations.
- Design of different flow field geometries
- Electrochemical investigation of the cell operation
- Optical and X-ray microscopy of the gas distribution in different operating conditions
- Close collaboration with internal and external cooperation partners
- Detailed evaluation and processing of measurement data
Your Profile:
- Ongoing Master studies in process engineering, chemical engineering or similar
- Good knowledge of “Computer Aided Design (CAD)”
- Experience with data analysis and image processing
- Interest in electrochemistry
- Practical skills and interest in laboratory work
- High degree of independence, motivation and reliability
- Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English
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
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
- Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
- The opportunity for a PhD position at the IEK-14 might be offered to you following your Master thesis with sufficient skills and available job funding provided
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.