(M/F) Post-doctoral position (12 months) on preparation and characterization of reinforced fuel cell membranes
13 Feb 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
CNRS- Department
Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier- Research Field
Chemistry
Physics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
France- Application Deadline
5 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
35- Offer Starting Date
12 May 2025- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
In order to meet the performance and durability targets for proton exchange membrane fuel cells for heavy mobility applications (aviation), new materials and morphologies are required for membrane electrode assembly (MEA) components. This work focuses on the preparation of proton exchange membranes mechanically and chemically reinforced by active reinforcements and radical scavengers to improve their mechanical properties and durability. It will focus on the preparation of composite fiber-based membranes. The prepared membranes as well as the corresponding MEAs will be characterized by physico-chemical and electrochemical techniques. In particular, the durability of the prepared materials will be evaluated with accelerated degradation protocols specific for the targeted application.
Activities performed by the postdoctoral fellow will comprise the fabrication of polymer/composite fibers by electrospinning, and their incorporation in membranes prepared by casting. Selected samples will be characterized within the laboratory using state-of-the-art techniques (proton conductivity measurements, tensile stress-stress tests, dimensional stability…), also including morphological analysis (SEM/TEM microscopy) and electrochemical characterization. A relevant part of the work will be devoted to the characterization in fuel cells of the performance and stability of the developed membranes upon accelerated stress tests.
The Institut Charles Gerhardt de Montpellier (ICGM) UMR 5253 is one of the four Institutes of the Balard Chemistry pole. The Department of Materials Chemistry, Nanostructures, Materials for Energy brings together around 70 researchers and lecturer, doctoral students, and post-docs, who develop their research activities on materials and their mechanisms of action for energy by implementing expertise in chemistry and physico-chemistry of materials and interfaces, solid state and materials chemistry. The activity of the recruited person will be carried out within the "Energy Conversion" group, in connection with the group's activities on fuel cell and electrolyzer core materials, and within the framework of the European project BRAVA (https://brava-project.eu/project/ ).
Where to apply
- Website
- https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR5253-SARCAV-040/Candidater.aspx
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Basic
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- None
- Research Field
- Physics
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
The candidate must be motivated and autonomous, possess knowledge in materials science/polymers/electrochemistry, and have experience polymer membrane preparation and characterization. A certain experience in fuel cell technology is highly desirable. Proficiency in French or English will be essential to communicate with group members and to write reports, articles, and protocols (good spoken and written level).
Additional comments
https://brava-project.eu/project/
- Website for additional job details
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5253-SARCAV-040/Default.aspx
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier
- Country
- France
- City
- MONTPELLIER
- Geofield
Contact
- City
MONTPELLIER- Website
http://www.icgm.fr
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