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Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d) in chemistry, physical chemistry or related subject area

Employer
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH
Location
Germany (DE), Berlin
Salary
n/a
Closing date
Aug 19, 2021

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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB) investigates and develops materials for a sustainable energy supply of the future. For this purpose, we operate the synchrotron facility BESSY II as well as several core labs for investigating materials. BESSY II attracts users from all over the world with its unique experimental facilities. With approx. 1,200 employees, HZB is today one of the largest non-university research centres in Berlin.

SCIENCE + CAREER + DIVERSITY = HZB

... is the formula for our successful human resources policy. We offer wide-ranging internal and external qualification opportunities for our employees, including special support for junior scientists. Our family-friendly workplace policy includes flexible working hours and telework arrangements. HZB values diversity as driver for successful scientific collaborative work and promotes a supportive working atmosphere for people from all backgrounds.

Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d) in chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, electrical engineering or related subject area

Reference No.: SE 2021/10

As PVcomB, we develop thin-film photovoltaics and related technologies at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin in cooperation with industry. We thus ensure innova­tive technology transfer through industry-oriented research projects as well as the education and training of PV specialists.
You will support us as a post-doctoral scientist in the Photovoltaics to Fuels Technology (PVFT) group. The focus of our group is on the development of device concepts that integrate photovoltaic devices with electrolysers to produce fuels such as hydro­gen from solar energy. Therefore, an exciting and interdisciplinary position awaits you!

Tasks

  • Design, optimisation and energy analysis of electrochemical hydrogen compression (EHC) integration with electrolysers
  • Develop multi-physics-based 3-D computational fluid dynamic models for (EHC)- integrated electrolysers for hydrogen generation
  • Experimental validation of the models and characterisation of the devices
  • Analyse, present and disseminate experimental results in peer reviewed journals and at conferences

Requirements

  • You have completed a PhD in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
  • A sound background knowledge in electro­chemistry; additional basic knowledge of thermo­dynamics is desirable
  • Proven experience in multi-physics-based modelling for computational fluid dynamics using COMSOL, ANSYS or related tools during your PhD research or your latest position
  • Prior hands on experience in the assembly and characterization (including gas quantification) of electrolysers and/or fuel-cells is mandatory
  • Excellent skills in programming with Python, C++, Matlab or equivalent software
  • Fluent spoken and written German and English is mandatory

What we offer

  • The opportunity to work in a renowned non-university research institution in Berlin
  • The position is initially limited to 1 year, with a possibility for further extension up to 31st December 2023
  • Flexible working hours, mobile working and an internal support service for a healthy work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional development through in-house and external programmes
  • Health management and company sports facilities

Contact

Please submit complete application documents. Desirable would be: Copies of academic transcripts and/or transcripts, CV and at least one letter of recommendation.

Fixed term contract for 12 months . The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system (https://recruitingapp-5181.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/1472/Application/New/2) by 07.09.2021. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by email or by mail in the application process.

We strive to increase the proportion of female employees and are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from women. Disabled applicants with equal aptitude are given preference.

CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 
Dr. Sonya Calnan
+49 30 8062 15675

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