Postdoctoral Researcher - PEM Electrolysis Electrode Development

National Laboratory of the Rockies • Golden, CO

5d • $76,600 - $126,400 • Onsite

About The Position

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in NLR’s Chemistry and Nanoscience Center to work in the area of PEM water electrolysis, specifically in the area of advanced and novel electrode development. This position will focus on novel electrodes that can be used primarily in PEM electrolyzers, but have relevance for other electrochemical energy conversion devices like fuel cells, electrochemical hydrogen compression and/or electrochemical CO2 reduction. The candidate will be expected to contribute to and/or develop novel PEM electrodes and/or the devices employing these novel electrodes.

Requirements

• Recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
• Experience in synthesis of PEM electrolysis electrodes.
• Characterization of PEM electrolysis electrodes and cell properties with a focus on physical and electrochemical properties.
• An understanding of electrode morphology and impacts of processing and chemical nature on structure, performance and durability of PEM electrolysis electrodes.
• Experience in testing PEM electrolyzers.
• Demonstrated track record of success in addressing fundamental and applied science questions and devising solutions to challenging problems.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science & engineering.
• Record of publications/presentations in areas related to polymer electrolytes, electrolyzers, and/or fuel cells.
• Considerable skill in interpreting and assessing experimental results.
• Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and/or develop novel PEM electrodes and/or the devices employing these novel electrodes.
• Synthesize PEM electrolysis electrodes.
• Characterize PEM electrolysis electrodes and cell properties with a focus on physical and electrochemical properties.
• Assess the impact of electrode morphology, processing, and chemical nature on structure, performance, and durability of PEM electrolysis electrodes.
• Test PEM electrolyzers.
• Address fundamental and applied science questions.
• Devise solutions to challenging problems.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Pension benefits
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Personal time off (PTO)
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component (eligibility not guaranteed)
• Relocation expense reimbursement (eligibility not guaranteed)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree