PhD Scholarship in Corrosion and Material Stability in Alkaline Electrolysers – DTU Construct at Technical University of Denmark
Job Description
Are you passionate about materials science and its applications in the real world? Do you seek an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of alkaline electrolysers and make a meaningful impact on renewable energy technologies?
The Materials and Surface Engineering section, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is seeking a dedicated and motivated doctoral researcher to join our team in the area of “Corrosion in Energy conversion devices”. This research is of paramount importance as it directly addresses the critical need to enhance the durability and efficiency of alkaline electrolysers, thereby advancing the state-of-the-art in renewable energy technology and facilitating the widespread adoption of clean and sustainable hydrogen production.
This PhD position provides an opportunity to work in this exciting area in collaboration with major industries.
Responsibilities
The project aims to comprehensively investigate the corrosion behavior of accessory materials used in alkaline electrolysers, shedding light on their impact on electrolyser efficiency. The project’s goal is to validate these findings in real industrial scenarios while determining crucial parameters for the selection of materials for various electrolyser components. The intended PhD project will focus on combination of aspects in connection with reliability such as understanding the stability of materials under simulated industrial conditions, as well as calculate degradation rates to determine the durability of electrolysers and understanding the interrelationship between different ion dissolution, deposition, and electrolyser efficiency.
The PhD candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting advanced research focused on material stability and corrosion behavior in alkaline electrolysers.
- Planning and executing laboratory experiments, meticulously analyzing data, and collaborating effectively with the research team as well as industries.
- Dissemination of research through publications in journals and presentations at conferences.
- Document research, contribute to project integration and comprehensive PhD thesis.
Work will be in close collaboration with industries in Denmark and abroad as part of the project collaboration (H2-SAF).
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemistry or related subjects such as corrosion science and engineering.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Experience in materials characterization, electrochemical techniques is a plus
- Combination of knowledge in energy devices, materials, corrosion, and reliability is preferred
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in collaborative research team
Further information
Professor Rajan Ambat, DTU, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Phone: +45 4525 2181, e-mail: raam@dtu.dk.
You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk
Application procedure
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