Post Doctoral Researcher, Electrochemical Analysis and Diagnostics

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

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About The Position

The laboratory of electrochemical Analysis and Diagnostics headed by Dr. Yao at the University of Delaware is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on the diagnostics of failure and its mitigation in fuel cells and water electrolyzer systems in collaboration with the UD Center for Clean Hydrogen.

Requirements

• Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent.
• Fluent understanding of the principles Electrochemical Engineering and Materials characterization using X-ray spectroscopy and Visible light spectroscopy.
• Excellent command of data analysis using proven and relevant mathematical principles
• Excellent and experienced familiarity with experiment design principles and execution
• Excellent command of scientific writing and reporting in English with a history of self-written publication (with or without supervisory input).
• Original scientific thinker and good team player
• Organized and attentive to details and deadlines
• Applicants must at minimum be available and dedicated to work until 9/30/26

Responsibilities

• experimental research in catalyst and membrane degradation using electrochemical tools such as Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy coupled with electromagnetic spectroscopy including but not limited to Raman spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy and electron microscopy.
• Data analysis, scientific deduction, and proposals for remediation solutions are expected products of the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees