Your curiosity will lead you to the Hydrogen Technology department.
In the field of electrochemical technology, the focus is on water electrolysis (AEL and AEMEL — alkaline electrolysis and anion exchange membrane electrolysis).
Projects also extend to adjacent innovative technologies and will challenge your creativity.
You will work on research and development tasks in the field of water electrolysis (AEL/AEMEL) in publicly funded and industry-oriented projects.
You will develop and test components as well as cell and stack concepts along the electrochemical value chain.
You will plan experimental programs, conduct electrochemical and materials-science experiments, and systematically analyze the resulting data.
You will document and evaluate your results and prepare them for project reports, scientific publications, and presentations for consortium meetings and industry partners.
You will support the expansion of test technology for electrolyzer stacks, assist with the commissioning of new test rigs, and develop into the technical contact person for the testing infrastructure.
You will contribute to the design of new research approaches and to the preparation of project proposals and offers in this field.
You will acquire, coordinate, and execute publicly funded and industry-oriented research and development projects, with a constant focus on technology transfer to industry.

Completed university degree (Master’s/Diploma) in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Technical Chemistry, or a comparable discipline; a PhD is an advantage but not mandatory
Experience with electrolysis in an industrial or academic context (at minimum through a thesis or doctoral research; ideally with professional experience)
Solid knowledge of electrochemical process engineering (particularly electrolysis)
Knowledge of materials science and/or experience handling electrode and catalyst materials
CAD skills are required, ideally with experience in SolidWorks
Experience in experimental work as well as in the analysis and documentation of measurement data; ideally confident use of analysis tools
Ideally, understanding of FEM simulation for modeling cell concepts
Independent, structured working style and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific communication
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Proficient user of MS Office
Business-fluent German and proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Leading-edge research within a wide range of flagship projects that advance society, industry — and your career
An experienced, interdisciplinary, and international team
State-of-the-art equipment for electrochemical characterization (from electrode to stack level)
Targeted training and development of your technical and personal strengths through the Fraunhofer education program
Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and salary conversion options
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (job ticket)
Family-friendly work culture with flexible arrangements to balance leisure, family, and career

Research Associate, Process Engineering – Electrolysis

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