Research Scientist
Core
Develop, characterize, and evaluate advanced electrocatalysts and electrode coatings for next-generation alkaline water electrolysers to enable hydrogen production.
Role type
Research Scientist (Electrochemistry/Materials Science)
Builds
High-performance catalyst and coating systems for alkaline electrolysers
Domain
Clean Energy / Hydrogen Production / Electrochemistry
Required skills
Electrochemical characterization (CV, LSV, EIS, Tafel analysis, ECSA), catalyst development (Ni-based, Ni-Mo, Ni-Fe, Raney-type), corrosion and degradation mechanism analysis, accelerated stress testing, materials characterization (SEM/EDS, XRD, XPS, ICP-OES, BET), potentiostat/galvanostat operation
Preferred skills
Electrode coating technologies (electroplating, thermal spraying), scale-up and technology commercialization, scientific publications and patent drafting
Technologies
Potentiostats, Galvanostats, SEM, EDS, XRD, XPS, ICP-OES, BET, Optical Microscopy, Electron Microscopy
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize catalyst compositions for HER and OER applications; Design and evaluate advanced catalyst systems; Conduct electrochemical characterization and determine kinetic parameters; Develop and execute durability and degradation test protocols; Analyze reaction kinetics and performance degradation mechanisms; Generate technical reports, publications, and patents; Collaborate with materials, process, and engineering teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC