Assistant Professor in In-operando Characterisation of Solid State Electrochemical Cells

The section Fundamental Electrochemistry within the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage pursues research in high temperature solid state electrochemistry and its activities are dedicated to develop novel characterisation techniques and materials for high temperature electrochemical cells. These cells can play an important role in the sustainable energy system of the future, e.g. as fuel and electrolysis cells, and in electrochemical reactors. Especially at elevated temperatures interfacial reactions are usually accelerated, and more complex electro catalytic processes can take place offering novel applications of those cells. However, the fundamentals of the interfacial processes need to be better understood in order to tailor the electro catalytic properties of the electrodes towards technical relevance. The development and application of techniques that can reveal chemical and structural information during operation of the cells is an important contribution to the development of novel electro catalysts.

Responsibilities and tasks
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of novel characterisation techniques for electrochemical cells within the Section for Fundamental Electrochemistry. Core activities include, but are not limited to:

• Development  of advanced  in operando characterisation techniques for electrochemical interfaces at elevated temperatures
• Application of these characterisation techniques to various applications within the area of  electrochemical energy conversion technologies such as fuel cells & electrolysers, electro chemical reactors and filters
• Contribution to project applications in the area of in operando characterisation techniques
• Development of teaching in the area of characterisation techniques for electrochemical energy conversion technologies
• Co-supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD students
• Communication of research results
• Collaboration with other research groups/departments at DTU

Qualifications
Candidates for an Assistant Professorship must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

Further qualifications:
PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science or similar.

Experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Solid state or high temperature electrochemistry
• Electrochemical characterisation techniques
• Materials and surface characterization techniques
• In operando/in-situ analysis techniques in combination with electrochemical characterisation
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

AssessmentPlease write in your application that you've seen the job at Jobfinder
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to

• experience in teaching and education
• scientific production and research potential at an international level
• the ability to promote and utilize research results
• an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
• the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section Fundamental Electrochemistry Prof Peter Holtappels, tel.: +45 4677 5260.

You can read more about the department on www.energy.dtu.dk

Application procedure

Please submit your online application no later than 19 April 2015.

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (MSc/PhD – an official translation into English)
• List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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