Fraunhofer IWU / BTU Cottbus Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Green Hydrogen & Electrolyzer Materials

Two-year postdoctoral position synthesizing non-precious catalyst coatings and proton-exchange membranes for megawatt-scale industrial water electrolyzers producing green hydrogen fuels.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in electrochemistry, catalyst development, or chemical engineering
English language proficiency: Fluency in English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Strong track record of first-author publications and conference presentations in chemistry
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: TV-L E14 (€62,000–€68,000/year gross salary) + €12,000 equipment grant
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: Employed postdoctoral staff role

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026 (Early 2027 start)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Brandenburg University of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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