Research Fellow (m/f/d) in Hydrogen Engineering & Innovation

Become a member of the EIFER-team!

Would you like to work at the intersection of science and industry, contributing to the climate change/energy transition in an intercultural and international environment?  

The European Institute for Energy Research EDF-KIT EWIV (EIFER) is looking for a
 
Research Fellow (m/f/d)

in the field of Hydrogen Engineering & Innovation who will be part of the research group “Low Carbon Hydrogen Systems”. The work is embedded in large, international research projects of the EDF group as well as public funded projects. 

The position is based in Karlsruhe with a duration of initially 2 years starting as soon as possible. The salary is based on qualifications and experience according to TV-L (100%).

The European Institute for Energy Research was founded by EDF and the KIT in 2002 aiming at enhancing collaboration through projects applied to industrial issues and utilities’ needs. With its applied research orientation EIFER has been bridging the gap between science and industry for more than 20 years. In the context of the European energy transition, EIFER provides research-based innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.

• Developing and conducting experimental work in the laboratory at cell and stack level with electrochemical performance and degradation evaluation


• Supporting the team in the analysis of the degradation of cell /stack by different characterization complementary methods In situ Impedance spectroscopy, microscopy observations, X-ray diffraction and other more innovative techniques)


• Engaging with potential clients / partners to understand their key challenges and needs 


• Project development and acquisition of publicly funded or industry-financed projects in the field of hydrogen and derivatives with a focus on hydrogen production and quality assessment


• Project management and leadership of R&D/industry projects or subprojects


• Collaborating in strategic planning in close coordination with the department and management team


• External presentation of activities, literature, and conference contributions 


• Maintaining contacts and approaching new customers and project partners 

Qualifications

• A PhD or research engineering degree in Material Science or Energy or Electrochemistry


• Professional experience in hydrogen systems, in particular high temperature technology with solid oxide cells, in Material characterization with classical techniques and for implementation & development of testing equipment (issues are here e.g., cell housings, evaporation systems, data acquisition and testing installations, implementation & optimization of impedance spectroscopy on different testing installations)
  
  

Desired profile

• Successfully completed scientific/technical studies with reference to energy modelling tools development and market design


• Affinity with data manipulation & analysis


• Experience in the acquisition, processing and management of research or industrial projects
   

Competences and skills

• Ability to work fluently in German/French and English (written and spoken)


• Ability to communicate and work in a multicultural team/environment, enthusiasm, reliability and independent working style


• Autonomous working style

• An international environment as well as a pleasant and open working atmosphere


• Flat hierarchies and short decision paths 


• Academic environment: local and international scientific networks


• Access to research infrastructure of KIT and EDF 


• Applied project work to industrial issues/close to the industry


• Exciting, responsible tasks and multidisciplinary project work


• Continuous education and training 


• Flexible working hours and part-time mobile work


• Company pension scheme


• Social events


• Sports groups 


• A contribution to the key challenge of our era: fight against climate change through innovative energy solutions

• Duration: the position is initially limited to 2 years


• Starting date: as soon as possible


• Regular work location: EIFER, Emmy-Noether-Str. 11, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany 


• The salary is based on qualification and experience according to the public tariff system TV-L. 

To learn more about EIFER, please visit our website at: 
http://www.eifer.org
 
For additional information concerning the work please contact:
Dr. Mathieu MARRONY ([email protected])