Senior Researcher-Electrochemistry

In this position your mission will be to develop innovative solutions for the development and manufacturing of core components of our electrolyzer stack including the membrane-electrode assembly, electrocatalysts, bipolar plates etc You will also be responsible for putting together the MEA and stack and testing the performance Your responsibilities include: Design and build electrochemical cells and stacks Design and develop, and implement electrolysis cell components: electrocatalysts, diffusion and catalyst layer, membranes and coatings, bipolar plates etc Detailed engineering design and optimization of critical components affecting the electrolysis cell performance and durability Developing new, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for the synthesis of electrocatalysts and electrodes for electrolyzer stacks Designing and developing cost-effective compositions and synthesis techniques for manufacturing of bipolar plates for electrolyzer Selection of sealants and gaskets for high-pressure electrolyzer stack design and manufacturing Good understanding of electrolyzer components manufacturing process (Coating of Electrodes, MEA, CCM, Membrane/Diaphragm) Interface with the chemical engineering and process design team for optimizing electrolyzer system performance Work with suppliers to get required materials and parts for the electrolysis cell and stack Requirements: Must Have: PhD in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering 1-2 years of academic or industrial experience in manufacturing and testing of membrane, electrocatalyst, electrode, bipolar plate and assembly of MEA and stack for testing Should Have: Experience working with wet chemistry and concomitant safety procedures (MSDS) An unquenchable thirst for knowledge and the ability to quickly adapt to new situations