Postdoc in electrodialysis - DTU Energy

Two-year postdoc position in development of scalable fabrication of high-performing bipolar membranes for electrodialysis.
If you are ready to take the next step in your academic career and break new ground where materials science meets electrochemistry and sustainable energy technologies, DTU Energy invites you to apply for this fully funded 2-year Postdoc position.

The position is based in the Section for Electrochemical Materials, and the project focuses on fabrication, characterization, and testing of bipolar membranes in electrodialysis cells for CO2 capture.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The objective of the project is to develop scalable fabrication methods of high-performing bipolar membranes and to characterize the materials under CO2 capture relevant conditions in electrodialysis cells. The work spans materials synthesis and processing to device integration and electrochemical characterization.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Modification of polymers and development of scalable processing methods of multilayered composite membranes
• Characterization of the membranes and components with respect to physicochemical properties, electrochemical behavior, and structure/morphology
• Establishment of test infrastructure for electrodialysis experiments, including test cells and auxiliary equipment
• Engagement in discussions and communication with colleagues and project team
• Documentation of work and dissemination of results

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in materials science, chemical engineering, electrochemical engineering, or similar fields. The candidate must also be:

• Experienced with polymer modification and materials processing
• Experienced with electrochemical characterization techniques, electrochemical reactor engineering and device testing
• Proactive and driven by challenges
• Able to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Excited to work in a dynamic, diverse, and interdisciplinary group
• Able to plan and carry out complicated tasks and pursue parallel paths
• Effective at documenting, communicating and reporting the work in both written and oral English

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer 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.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years.

The starting date is 1 May 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher David Aili (larda@dtu.dk).

You can read more about DTU Energy at www.energy.dtu.dk

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 30 March 2025 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications 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. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials, components, and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells, electrolysis, power-to-x, batteries, and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry, atomic scale and multi-physics modelling, autonomous materials discovery, materials processing, and structural analyses. We also focus on educating engineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students. We have about 270 dedicated employees. Read more about us at www.energy.dtu.dk.

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