Postdoc at the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Department

Denmark. Optimization of porous metal structures made by powder metallurgy
Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly energy technologies for the future?

The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Department at Risø DTU is among the world’s research leaders in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) – a technology for clean and efficient conversion of chemical energy (in the form of, e.g., natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, ammonia or methanol) into electricity and heat. In addition we have activities within a number of related topics in functional ceramics, including high-temperature electrolysis, oxygen and hydrogen separation membranes, electrochemical flue gas purification and magnetic refrigeration.

Job description

You will be involved in the development of the next generation of fuel cells that are mechanically supported by a porous metal support. This metal support is currently formed by conventional shaping technique using atomised metal powder, and then consolidated by high temperature treatment in reducing atmosphere. Your work will be to optimise the metal support by tailoring its composition, the shaping parameters as well as the sintering conditions. A focus will be the correlation between the manufacturing parameters and the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the support.

Qualifications

- Ph.D. in engineering, materials science, chemistry, geology, physics or similar
- experience with powder metallurgy and sintering
preferably experience within one or more of the following areas: ceramic shaping techniques such as tape casting and screen printing, database, corrosion of metals, mechanical properties, or advanced microscopy
- ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
- good communication skills in English, both written and spoken

We offer

We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment. Good possibilities for professional and personal growth. A family friendly organisation with flexible working hours.

Application

We must have your online application by 24 August 2008. Please open the link “apply online” and fill in the application form and attach your application and CV.

Further information

Please contact acting Head of Program Peter Vang Hendriksen, +45 4677 5725, for further information.

Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Department can be found on www.risoe.dtu.dk.

http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=22588097