A PhD position (salary level 67% EG 13 TV-L in average, for 3 years, f/m/d) to be filled as of October 1st 2024, is open in the Research Group of Prof. Elias Klemm at the Institute of Technical Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart.
PhD Position (f/m/d) for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction
Activities and responsibilities
The research project deals with the electrochemical CO2 reduction to formic acid whereby the electocatalyst (Bi and Bi-based) is applied on the electrode by pulsed galvanic deposition. A consortium of three partners, i.e. fem Research Institute in Schwäbisch Gmünd, German Aerospace Center in Stuttgart and Institute of Technical Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart, works closely together on different tasks for the development and the scale-up of stable electrodes for the electrochemical CO2 reduction to formic acid. The project is funded by an IGF/BMWK program which is a special program for small and medium-sized companies. The envisaged PhD student at the University of Stuttgart will investigate properties and performance of the electrodes which are optimized with regard to the ionomer/binder, the layer design, or the electro deposition parameters, just to name few parameters, in order to identify performance-structure-correlations.
Your Tasks:
- Prepare electrodes by pulsed galvanic deposition and characterize them.
- Measure the catalyst performance in half and full cells of different size.
- Work in close collaboration with our project partners.
- Publish project results in peer reviewed journals and present them at conferences and in workshops.
Qualification profile
- Completed university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry with a final grade above average
- Previous journal publications are desirable
- Research experience/interest in heterogeneous catalysis
- Proven ability to work in an international team
- High proficiency in written and spoken English
We offer
- Salary according to 67 % EG13 TV-L level in average for 3 years
- Excellent research infrastructure with state-of-the-art instrumentation
- Dynamic group atmosphere
- Collaborative environment
The position is open until filled, but applications will be accepted at least until September 30, 2024. Application documents should be submitted via e-mail as a single pdf file to Prof. Elias Klemm, Institute of Technical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart (email).