Postdoctoral Researcher - PEM Electrolysis MEA Integration

National Laboratory of the Rockies • Golden, CO

2d • 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 membrane electrode assembly integration primarily for use in PEM electrolyzers, but may also have relevance for other electrochemical energy conversion devices like fuel cells, electrochemical hydrogen compression and/or electrochemical CO2 reduction. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to contribute to and/or develop novel PEM electrodes and/or the devices employing these novel electrodes.

Requirements

• Must be a 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 integrating of cell components into membrane electrode assemblies 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.
• Demonstrate considerable skill in interpreting and assessing experimental results.
• Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills are essential for success at NLR.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and/or develop novel PEM electrodes and/or the devices employing these novel electrodes.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• pension benefits
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
• life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
• paid holidays
• performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component
• relocation expense reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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