At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Theory and Computation of Energy Materials (IEK-13), Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, we contribute to fundamental understanding of electrochemical phenomena, development and characterization of tailored material solutions, and testing and optimization of new energy technologies. To achieve our goals, we bring to bear a diverse spectrum of methods and tools, from physical-mathematical theory and quantum mechanical simulations to continuum modelling. Our research program presents linkages for model evaluation by comparison with experiments, knowledge transfer to material design and development, and testing and analysis from materials to device level. Complementarily, we are developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for data analytics as well as materials design and development.

Economically viable and environmentally friendly hydrogen-based energy technologies, such as fuel cells and electrolysers, are of enormous strategic importance. Ionic polymers perform key functions in these technologies, both as solid membrane electrolytes and as components in porous electrodes. The newly hired scientist will fulfill a leading role in our programmatic research on this topic. He or she will develop theoretical and simulation-based methods to understand the aggregation and dispersion behaviour of next-generation ionomer materials from ground up and to make model-based predictions regarding their chemical and physical properties, including ionic conductivity and stability.

For details of the job and application procedure please go to:

https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2023-434