BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Do you crave to develop cheap, durable and high performing solid oxide electrolysis cells with no or reduced amount of critical raw materials (CRM), to help accelerate the commercialization of the SOEC technology? Do you enjoy working in an international dynamic setting and wish to participate in an EU-funded project that will give you the opportunity to collaborate with partners from nine research institutions across Europe? This PhD position is for you.
Hydrogen has emerged as a clean, flexible energy carrier for use as industrial feedstock, in generating power and heat, and in transportation. Currently, most hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels, specifically natural gas. A more sustainable approach for the production and application of hydrogen relies on the deployment of electrolysis and fuel cell technologies, due to their high efficiency and lower environmental footprint. As a part of an EU-funded project, this PhD project aims to develop cheap, durable and high performing solid oxide electrolysis cells with no or reduced amount of critical materials.
At DTU Energy, we have been carrying out R&D in sustainable energy conversion technologies and especially solid oxide electrolysis cells for many years and we are among the world’s leaders in research and development in this area. We have excellent facilities and competences for fabrication, modeling, testing and characterization of devices.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The focus of this PhD project is to develop cheap, durable and high performing solid oxide electrolysis cells with no or reduced amount of critical raw materials. SOEC is a high temperature electrolysis technology under development, currently being tested at several hundred kW scales, with units commercialized in Europe by multiple suppliers. The technology has higher efficiency than low temperature electrolysis, can operate in reverse mode as fuel cells and can be integrated into other high-temperature processes or synthetic fuel production. SOEC costs stem from use of Zr (around 40 kg per MW), La (around 20 kg per MW), Y (less than 5 kg per MW) and Ni (150-200 kg per MW), and their energy intensive multi-steps production. The good performance of SOEC cells relies significantly on oxides containing Co and REEs such as La, Pr, Gd, Ce, Y.
Your primary tasks include:
- Develop new electrode materials or new electrode architecture to reduce the amount of CRM in SOEC cells or totally avoid, without sacrificing the performance.
- Fabricate the new electrode using common ceramic processing techniques (tape casting, screen printing, etc.)
- Characterize the performance and durability of the developed electrodes using various electrochemical or microscopic techniques such as impedance spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, EDS etc.
- Collaborate with other project partners to implement the fabricated electrodes into the full cell.
- Collaborate with other project partners to characterize and optimize the full SOEC cells.
Qualified applicants must have:
- A master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics or similar is required
- Be excellent in establishing an overview and take responsibility
- Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks.
- Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge/experience on the subjects of fabrication and electrochemical characterization of solid oxide cells is further advantageous.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
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Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Ming Chen (minc@dtu.dk), Senior Scientist Christodoulos Chatzichristodoulou (ccha@dtu.dk), and Head of Section and Professor Peter Vang Hendriksen (pvhe@dtu.dk).
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Ming Chen or Head of Section Peter Vang Hendriksen.
You can read more about the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at www.energy.dtu.dk/english .
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 July 2023 (Danish Time)
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Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
- (Optional) Documents showing relevant competencies and experience
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage is focused on education, research, and development within functional materials and their application in sustainable energy technologies. In a sustainable energy system a large part of the energy will be supplied by fluctuating sources such as solar and wind power. This makes it critically important to be able to convert and store the energy as needed. The researchers in the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage work on technologies and materials for direct conversion and subsequent storage of different forms of energy.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Furesø Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 31-07-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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