Master thesis: Electrochemical corrosion studies with an automated scanning flow cell
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 built a functional prototype of a flow cell for fully automated corrosion measurements, giving us the capability to look at the dissolution products in different scenarios. Currently, we run the first demonstration and characterization test with this prototype while we build up the of the surrounding setup.
The goal of this master’s thesis would be to start with some literature search looking into similar setups and experiments. You would then continue with and build upon these first measurements, developing and evaluating suitable protocols and processes, looking at the corrosion of stainless steel under different electrolytes, varying pH and contaminant levels. Within these limits, though, the specific topic of this thesis is rather flexible with the option to accommodate your specific interests and preferences.
Your Profile:
- Student in the fields of chemical engineering, clean energy processes or any related fields
- Experience with the topics of corrosion and electrochemistry
- 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