Postdoc Improved AEM Water Electrolysis

Postdoc Improved AEM Water Electrolysis

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20 Dec 7 Feb Delft

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Intensify the production of green hydrogen with magnetic fields and pulsed electrolysis.

Job description

Green hydrogen from water electrolysis is becoming an important ingredient in realizing the energy transition, by storing large amounts of intermittent electricity and as a base chemical. However, hydrogen from water electrolysis is still too expensive to compete against the hydrogen from fossil based sources, which is slowing down the energy transition. The cost of green hydrogen production has to be reduced strongly in the coming years, to enable an economically sustainable energy transition. Therefore, your help is needed in developing the required innovations to improve the efficiency of electrolysis and to reduce the capital costs of electrolyzer systems.  

Energy losses associated with reaction kinetics and gas-bubble evolution are some of the most important losses in an electrolyzer and directly impact the cost of green hydrogen. Suppressing these losses are of significant research interest and recent efforts have shown some innovative ways to do so. It was shown that the electrical resistances due to gas bubbles and those associated with reaction kinetics, are sensitive to the application of magnetic fields and to the use of time-varying voltages. Very high frequency voltage oscillations have shown to improve the reaction rates multi-fold, while low frequency spatially varying patterns can promote the release of bubbles. In addition, magnetic fields have also been proven to aid bubble removal as well as improve reaction rates.

However, further understanding of these concepts are required to harvest their full potential and to successfully scale them up. Through this project, you will develop an in-depth understanding of these two concepts from a system perspective and evaluate their potential for scale-up. You will work closely with HyET E-Trol B.V. on this project. HyET E-Trol is the industrial partner sponsoring this project.

Specifications

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Requirements

  • You are a self-motivated conscientious researcher (f/m) with good communication and self-management skills;
  • You have a PhD degree in an engineering discipline or a PhD in an applied science with additional engineering experience;
  • Knowledge of alkaline/AEM water electrolysis will be a plus;
  • Experience with electrochemical measurement techniques will also be beneficial.

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: 24 months.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. You'll be a offered a fulltime contract with a duration of 2 years, in scale 10, with a minimum of € 2.960 and a maximum of € 4.670 gross per month. These figures are based on a full time position.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

This postdoc position has a fixed-term contract of two years.

Employer

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

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Department

Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

The Faculty of 3mE carries out pioneering research, leading to new fundamental insights and challenging applications in the field of mechanical engineering. From large-scale energy storage, medical instruments, control technology and robotics to smart materials, nanoscale structures and autonomous ships. The foundations and results of this research are reflected in outstanding, contemporary education, inspiring students and PhD candidates to become socially engaged and responsible engineers and scientists. The faculty of 3mE is a dynamic and innovative faculty with an international scope and high-tech lab facilities. Research and education focus on the design, manufacture, application and modification of products, materials, processes and mechanical devices, contributing to the development and growth of a sustainable society, as well as prosperity and welfare.

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Specifications

  • Postdoc
  • Engineering
  • 32—40 hours per week
  • €2960—€4670 per month
  • Doctorate
  • TUD02643

Employer

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

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Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft

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