Job Title: PhD position in electrode/catalyst development for PFAS-free fuel cells (m/f/d)

Job Title: PhD position in electrode/catalyst development for PFAS-free fuel cells (m/f/d)
Hiring Company: The Electrochemical Energy Systems group at the University of Freiburg offers a PhD position in electrode/catalyst development for PFAS-free fuel cells (m/f/d). You will fabricate and evaluate catalyst-ionomer composite electrodes, systematically varying ionomer-to-carbon ratios and catalyst architectures. Integrate the developed electrodes into fuel cell devices. Conduct electrochemical characterization (EG, fuel cell measurements, cyclic voltammetry, ECSA measurements) to assess catalyst and electrode performance in combination with HC ionomers
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Job location: Freiburg, Germany
Requirements:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field 
• Strong background in electrochemistry, materials characterization, or catalysis; Experience with fuel cells or related electrochemical energy conversion systems is a plus
• Hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work, specifically with thin-film deposition techniques (eg, ALD, CVD, sputtering) is highly desirable, or strong motivation to acquire this expertise 
• Familiarity with characterization techniques such as electron microscopy (TEM/SEM), XRD, or surface area analysis (BET) is an advantage 
• Experience with electrochemical characterization methods (eg, cyclic voltammetry, polarization curves) is beneficial 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex experimental data and translate it into actionable insights 
• Genuine interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of materials science, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy technologies 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary, international team 
• Independent, structured, and hands-on working style, excellent team spirit
• Good written and spoken English; German language skills are a plus, but not required 
• Prior experience with academic writing and a track record of (or strong interest in) publishing in peer-reviewed journals

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