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Master Thesis Impact of Operating Conditions on Membrane Degradation in PEM Water Electrolysis

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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

The membrane is a key component of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer, responsible for proton transport across the cell and gas separation. In this thesis, you will investigate the effects of different operating conditions on membrane State of Health (SoH), contributing directly to the durability and efficiency of future hydrogen technologies. Join us and help shape the next generation of sustainable hydrogen solutions.

  • You will study the analyzed system and contribute to the informed design of experiments (DoE).
  • As part of the experimental work, you will assemble laboratory-scale electrochemical cells and execute test protocols under varying operating conditions.
  • Based on the generated data, you will analyze results and support their interpretation.

Qualifications

  • Education: Master studies in the field of Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials, Energy or comparable with excellent grades
  • Experience and Knowledge: knowledge of electrochemical systems, including electrolyzers, fuel cells, and batteries; previous laboratory experience and data analysis skills as an advantage
  • Personality and Working Practice: you combine strong communication skills and motivation with a solution-oriented mindset
  • Work Routine: for this position, your presence on-site is essential, including laboratory work
  • Languages: fluent in English

Additional Information

Start: mid-November 2026

Duration: 6 months

Requirement for this thesis is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, 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.

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Luca Vacchini (Functional Department)

+49 152 26362943

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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.

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