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Research Fellow - (Photo)electrochemical Catalysis

Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University💼 Full-time💰 $112,741–$112,741🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, synthesize, and optimize next-generation electrocatalysts and photoelectrochemical devices for sunlight-driven green fuel production.

Role type

Research Fellow (Photo)electrochemical Catalysis

Builds

Integrated solar-to-fuel systems and renewable-fuel production prototypes

Domain

Renewable energy, electrochemistry, materials science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | research

Required skills

electrocatalyst design and synthesis, photoelectrochemical measurements (CV, LSV, EIS, IPCE), materials characterization (XRD, SEM/TEM, XPS, Raman), data analysis for structure-property relationships, grant writing, HDR supervision

Preferred skills

AI/data-driven catalyst discovery, roll-to-roll magnetron sputtering, in-situ/operando characterization, industry collaboration

Technologies

Solar simulators, roll-to-roll magnetron sputtering, synchrotron facilities

Responsibilities

Design and optimize catalyst electrodes; conduct electrochemical and photoelectrochemical measurements; fabricate devices; analyze experimental data; prepare publications and reports; co-supervise research students; contribute to grant applications

Seniority

Mid-level independent researcher (PhD level)

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