The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.

For the Membranes and Electrochemical Cells Group of the Electrochemistry Laboratory we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow for Ionomer Contamination Effects in Water Electrolyzers

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Your tasks

  • Study the effect of cationic contaminants in proton exchange membranes for water electrolysis cells (collaboration with industry)
  • Understand effect of specific cations on membrane properties
  • Characterize single cell performance characteristics and durability attributes
  • Devise and implement methods for decontamination
  • Supervise undergraduate students in research projects
  • Publish results in international leading scientific journals, disseminate results at international conferences

Your profile

  • University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
  • Doctorate in the area of ion exchange membranes or membrane-based electrochemical cells
  • Solid background in Electrochemistry
  • Experience in supervision of student’s projects
  • Well-developed communication skills and good command of the English language (spoken & written)

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. 

Your employment contract is limited to 1.5 to 2 years (depending on the start date).

For further information, please contact PD Dr Lorenz Gubler, phone +41 56 310 26 73.

Please submit your application online by 31 January 2025 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5421-02).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mariusz Prus, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland