PhD Researcher Materials Science - Fuel Cell Catalysts & PFAS-free Electrode Development (m/f/d)

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg PhD Position
FieldEngineering
LocationFreiburg (Elbe), Stade (Kreis)
PostedAug 2026

About this position

PhD-position in electrode/catalyst development for PFAS-free fuel cells (m/f/d) Part-time position (80 %), Start-date: At the earliest possible date PFAS ("forever chemicals") are valued across countless industries for their heat resistance and remarkable stability. They are also state-of-the-art in proton-conducting membranes and electrodes for fuel cells, a technology currently gaining serious traction in heavy-duty trucking. But that same stability that makes PFAS attractive for different ap…