We are looking for a talented and motivated student with a good knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, and experience in manybody perturbation theory with a computational condensed matter physics profile. The understanding of technologically relevant materials for water splitting and hydrogen production requires a deep understanding of their optical and excitonic properties. The candidate will develop a first-principles-based theoretical approach to describe the capability of materials to be used for water splitting. A computational screening of many materials will be performed, and the optical properties of the best candidates will be studied in detail. The electronic excitations spectrum will be studied by using density functional theory and advanced manybody techniques based on the GW and the Bethe Salpeter equation.

More information is available at the following link.

Applications must be submitted through an online form.

The deadline for application is May 31, 2023 – hrs. 04:00 PM (Italian time, GMT +2).

Contacts:
Prof. Matteo Calandra (University of Trento)
m.calandrabuonaura@unitn.it

We are looking for a talented and motivated student with a good knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, and experience in manybody perturbation theory with a computational condensed matter physics profile. The candidate will investigate 2D materials for hydrogen splitting. In particular, by using density functional theory and manybody perturbation theory techniques he/she will investigate the structural electronic and optical properties (excitons and exciton dispersions) of several g-C_xN_y materials from monolayer to bulk. Most important he/she will try to address the potential of these materials for water splitting.

More information is available at the following link.

Applications must be submitted through an online form.

The deadline for application is May 31, 2023 – hrs. 04:00 PM (Italian time, GMT +2).

Contacts:
Prof. Matteo Calandra (University of Trento)
m.calandrabuonaura@unitn.it

We are looking for a talented and motivated student with a background in experimental physics or chemical physics. Experience in the field of nonthermal plasma processing will be a plus. The proposed Ph.D. research project aims to understand the physical and chemical processes of plasma-assisted thermal methane cracking and CO₂ dry reforming process. The Ph.D. candidate is expected to design and develop a microwave plasma reactor and define the analytical methodology to detect and quantify the products at the exit of the plasma and thermal reactors. The Ph.D. student will characterize the process to understand and optimize the production mechanisms of H₂.

More information is available at the following link.

Applications must be submitted through an online form.

The deadline for application is May 31, 2023 – hrs. 04:00 PM (Italian time, GMT +2).

Contacts:
Prof. Luca Matteo Martini (University of Trento)
luca.martini.1@unitn.it

The position offered concerns the study of hydrogen cracking from methane-rich mixtures. The candidate is expected to provide support to:

• Analysis of biogas and biomethane cracking techniques and acquisition of advanced specific skills on the same processes. 
• Design and construction of a prototype reactor (laboratory scale) for biogas and biomethane cracking. 
• Carrying out experimental cracking tests with analysis of the products: solid carbon (for use in other sectors: rubber, inks…) and gaseous phase (in particular, the composition in H2 and light hydrocarbons will be measured: C1, C2, C3 ). 
• Writing of technical reports, consultancy, and collaborative activity on grant proposals.

More information is available at the following link.

The deadline for application is May 31, 2023.

Contacts:
Dr. Matteo Testi (FBK – Centre on Sustainable Energy)
testi@fbk.eu

The position offered concerns the study of Solid Oxide Cell both Ionic and Protonic, form single cell to short stack validation. The candidate is expected to provide support to:

• Characterization of SOC cell/stack/system, and mapping performance.
• Perform long term test on SOC system.
• Characterization and testing of reversible operation and use of different fuel as ammonia.
• Contribute to the development of the test station system.
• Writing of technical reports, consultancy, and collaborative activity on grant proposals.

More information is available at the following link.

The deadline for application is May 31, 2023.

Contacts:
Dr. Matteo Testi (FBK – Centre on Sustainable Energy)
testi@fbk.eu

On the 2nd of February 2023, the H2@TN project partners met in person for the first time since the project started. FBK hosted the Kick-off meeting with the participation of the Team members from UniTrento and FBK.

Project partners started a successful discussion on the organization, management, and monitoring of the project and dissemination activity.