Master thesis: Developing and improving a scanning flow cell for high-throughput corrosion measurements
The Challenge:
High-throughput experiments are a novel research approach where automation and miniaturization, big data techniques, and intelligent experiment orchestration are used to accelerate the discovery, investigation, and characterization of new materials. In this context we developed an already fully functional prototype of a flow cell for fully automated corrosion measurements. At the moment, we run first demonstration and characterization tests with this prototype while we currently also build the rest of the surrounding setup. The 3D-printed cell itself is fully functional, but there’s still some development required to eliminate issues and to optimize the design.
The goal of this thesis would be to iterate and improve upon the design of the cell and the periphery required to run it in this autonomous measuring setup. You would also look into optimizing different process parameters and generally increasing the reliability of the current design. Within this context, the specific topic of this thesis is rather flexible, with the option to accommodate your specific interests and preferences.
Your Profile:
- Student in chemical engineering, autonomy technologies, physics or any related fields
- Familiarity with CAD and CFD required
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping is highly beneficial
- Prior knowledge of electrochemistry o rcorrosion would be aplus, but is not essential for this project
- Strong DIY and Hands-on mindset
- Ability to work independently
We offer:
- Outstanding working conditions in an interdisciplinary team of motivated young researchers
- Adopting the topic of the master thesis to your own specific interests and skills
- The freedom to test your own ideas and expand the project’s original scope
- Industry-applicable experience
- Flexible working hours
- Optional home office for non-lab work
- The thesis can be written in German or English
Our team:
At the team High-Throughput Electrocatalysis we aim to accelerate the research on electrochemical systems by extensive use of laboratory automation. By increasing the level of automation, we want to speed up the exploration of new electrocatalyst materials and components and understand their degradation. This goes hand in hand with data science to handle the acquired data.
You are interested?
Then send your application, including a resume and a short cover letter, by email to m.buchhorn@fz-juelich.de.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to get in touch via email at any time.
We look forward to receiving your application and to getting to know you!
Contact
Dr. Dominik Dworschak
Head of Team High Throughput Electrocatalysis
Room 02.05