Postdoc position in CO2 electrocatalysis under realistic conditions

The research project focuses on understanding the electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 into sustainable products. Your task will include:

• Assemble and validate modular electrocatalytic reactors and analysis methods for realistic CO2 electrocatalysis, with a focus on parallel investigations and accelerated aging.
• Dissect degradation processes of CO2 electroreduction catalyst, electrodes, and ionomer membranes under diverse real-world operating conditions, using operando electrochemical and spectroscopic methods.
• Lead synchrotron campaigns aiming at unveiling the degradation mechanism of catalysts, electrodes, and ionomer membranes with high time resolution, operando x-ray measurements.
• Develop electrode architecture and catalyst/electrode modification strategies for enhanced durability, using different fabrication methods.

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.