DTU PhD Scholarship in Exsolved Nanocatalysts (ENERGHy) 2022

The Technical University of Denmark offers a 3-year PhD position to carry out research on the development of exsolved nanocatalysts for the oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions in the electrolytic production of hydrogen. DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. 

About the Research: The Section of Electrochemistry at DTU Energy carries out research on electrochemical conversion and storage technologies, such as fuel cells, electrolysis cells, flow batteries, and novel types of electrochemical cells for power to X. Our research spans from a fundamental understanding of electrochemical materials and processes to fabrication of lab-scale components and devices and testing using advanced electrochemical characterization methods and test stations. 

Responsibilities and Tasks: The PhD student at DTU will focus on the development of catalysts/electrodes for high-temperature alkaline electrolysis cells (HT-AEC) and polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis cells (PEMEC), whereas the activities at KAIST are centered around ceramic proton conducting electrolysis cells (CPCEC) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC). Parallel efforts at DTU and KAIST will focus on distinct but complementary compositions in order to explore a broader range of the composition space through sample exchange. 

Eligibility criteria for DTU PhD Scholarship in Exsolved Nanocatalysts (ENERGHy) 2022:

• Applicants from all nationalities are eligible.
• Applicants must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in e.g. Physics, Materials Science, or Physical Chemistry. or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
• Applicants must be highly motivated and enthusiastic about the research topic.
• Applicants must be good at communicating and reporting their work in both written and spoken English.

Additional Criteria:

Documented experience in one or more of the following specific areas is required-

• Electrochemical characterization
• Chemical synthesis, Electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and other structural and chemical analysis techniques
• Alkaline electrolysis cells or polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis cells

Benefits of DTU PhD Scholarship in Exsolved Nanocatalysts (ENERGHy) 2022:

The university will reward the selected applicants with monetary aid towards their course of study and an employment opportunity in the same field. Also, successful applicants will receive 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.