Post-Doc in Chemistry

PROJECT GOAL

Develop high performing electrode-electrolyte systems for CO2 electrochemical reduction to ethylene and C2+ molecules at high pressures.

BACKGROUND

A multi-national is investigating novel ways to convert or separate molecules using renewable energy sources in the framework of a Long Range Research program launched in 2016. The renewable energy output is mostly electricity and the main drawbacks are time/weather-dependence and delocalization (off-shore wind power, solar power in desert areas, etc.). Electrochemical processes for the synthesis of chemical and fuels are an interesting opportunity for the organisation to play a key role in the energy transition by storing renewable electricity into a molecular vector. In this context,they are investigating CO2 electrochemical reduction to more valuable molecules, eg CO or hydrocarbons, both internally and externally (15+ PhD students or post-docs sponsored worldwide on this topic).

In house, an electrochemical lab has been built.

Current lab capabilities are:

- Electrocatalyst testing (up to 100 bar);
- Electrode manufacturing;
- Co-electrolyzer Single cell testing;
- Membrane Testing;
- Electrodialysis testing (Single cells/stacks);
- Online and Offline Analytical measurements.

You will be joining the Emerging Technologies department and be part of the electrochemistry team consisting of 5 highly skilled researchers/experimentalists + temporary staff (eg master students/interns).

JOB TASKS

- Synthesize/Manufacture/Design and characterize electrocatalysts/electrodes/catalyst-electrolyte systems for CO2 electrochemical reduction;
- Design electrochemical cells and setups;
- Measure catalyst activity, selectivity and durability;
- Document research; publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results inside and outside the organisation;
- Write research proposals for master students/interns and supervise them.

SOFT SKILL

- Excellent team player;
- Experience in supervising students.

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.