Internship in Solid Oxide Cell, SOC Development

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.
The Robert Bosch GmbH is looking forward to your application!

Job Description

A key challenge on the path to climate neutrality is storing power generated by renewable sources for example in form of hydrogen. Electrolysis mode operation of the solid oxide cell (SOC) as solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) enables direct conversion of electrical energy into chemical energy. By virtue of its operation temperature of 600 C and above, the SOEC has the highest electrical efficiency among electrolysis technologies, making it a very promising technology for the hydrogen economy of the future. To improve our understanding of occurring processes in SOEC operation, cells are experimentally characterized to determine their performance as well as determine data to parameterize or validate physical models predicting cell performance or aging.

• During this internship you will experimentally characterize (i) SOEC single cells and (ii) SOEC electrodes using electrochemical techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and current-voltage characteristics.
• You will evaluate experimental data and present results in an interdisciplinary team.
• Additionally, you will further develop data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Education: studies in the field of Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology or comparable with very good grades
• Experience and Knowledge: inworking in a lab and Python
• Personality and Working Practice: you effectively work with teams, adjust to new challenges, demonstrate passion for your tasks, operate autonomously, stay dedicated to objectives, and systematically plan your activities
• Enthusiasm: for experimental work
• Languages: fluent in German or English

Additional Information

Start: according to prior agreement
Duration: 6 months

Requirement for this internship is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, enrollment certificate, examination regulations and if indicated a valid work and residence permit.

Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but are firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity.

Need further information about the job?
Marius Mueller (Functional Department)
+49 711 811 32463
Jean-Claude Njodzefon (Functional Department)
+49 711 811 8687

Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Research