Research Associate for the Project “Direct Air Capture - Design of Novel Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis (BPMED) Cell” as part of CDRterra II § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.06.2026, fixed 31.01.2029 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2026-03-31

Scope of work: part-time

Weekly hours: 67 % of standard work hours per week

Carbon Capture and Electrocatalysis are your passion!

Join our Technical Electrocatalysis Team to develop advanced direct air capture technologies and be involved in high profile research at the forefront of science. Present your research at international conferences and be connected with leading research groups worldwide.

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Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

Your research focus will be on the design and evaluation of novel bipolar membrane electrodialysis (BMED) cells for direct air capture (DAC). Promising membrane and electrode material candidates will be investigated in a test bench under realistic conditions. You will learn and improve your skills and knowledge in optimizing membranes, electrode materials and operating parameters to reduce the specific energy consumption of BPMED per ton of CO2.

What You Will Do:

setting-up a testbench for BMED for DAC
apply electrochemical diagnostic tools for BMED
perform in situ/ex situ characterization methods to describe the losses within the BMED and optimize the operating parameters

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related fields.

experience
with preparation, coating and characterization of porous electrode materials and/or
in BPMED, water electrolysis or fuel cell testing and/or
in design and construction of test benches is an advantage and highly desirable

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Application Team ITEC

Location

Grindelallee 117
20146 Hamburg

Reference number

Application deadline

2026-03-31

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

cover letter
CV
copies of degree certificate(s)

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