Trainee In Electrocatalysts Preparation And Characterization in Villigen

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.

Your tasks

Your work will focus on the preparation of electrocatalysts and conducting electrochemical characterization measurements. During your internship, you will perform CO2 reduction experiments using an electrochemical setup coupled with a gas-chromatography analyzer. You will perform a detailed analysis of the role of ionomer in the preparation of electrocatalysts and investigate its influence on the CO2 reduction activity and selectivity. Throughout your internship, you will interact extensively with colleagues both within the group and the whole electrochemistry laboratory.

Your profile

Enrolled Master or Bachelor student in physics, materials science, electrical or mechanical engineering, chemistry or a closely related discipline, preferably with experience in electrochemistry. You have an active interest in combined experimental, and data analysis and take the initiative for new solutions; being able to work independently in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team. Good communication and writing skills in English are required. You will be registered as an intern under the supervision of Dr Javier Quilez-Bermejo.

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