FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 11:25 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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 Description: The Nanoionics and Fuel Cells Group is seeking a motivated MSc graduate to join an ambitious PhD project focused on the development of next-generation solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) stacks for hydrogen and synthetic fuel production. The research aims to exploit the unique opportunities offered by advanced ceramic additive manufacturing to overcome current limitations in high-temperature electrolysis technologies. The PhD project will address key scientific and technological challenges in the design,



fabrication and operation of 3D-printed ceramic electrolyzers. The candidate will contribute to the development of innovative SOEC architectures that leverage additive manufacturing to create complex geometries and integrated stack components that are difficult or impossible to achieve using conventional ceramic processing routes. A central objective of the project is the realization of SOEC stacks capable of operating under pressurized conditions, enabling more efficient hydrogen production while reducing downstream compression requirements. The research will involve the design and fabrication of ceramic components by 3D printing, optimization of functional materials and interfaces, stack assembly, and electrochemical testing under realistic operating conditions. The developed technology will also be explored for the production of synthetic fuels and other power-to-X applications. The work will combine ceramic processing, additive manufacturing

📌 -PhD Position: Hydrogen Production by 3D printed Electrolyzers (León)
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