CW Water Electrolysis Research Scientist

Ann Arbor, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Position: CW Water Electrolysis Research Scientist

Location: Ann Arbor MI 48105

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

The client located in Ann Arbor Michigan is the research division of the client.
To support the research and development of next generation water electrolysis technologies we are currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to fill a full-time position as a Water Electrolysis Research Scientist.
This position is currently in one year renewal basis with anticipation of 3 years of research opportunity.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate should have direct knowledge and experience in electrocatalyst synthesis as well as fabrication and testing of MEAs/CCMs for water electrolyzers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Investigate non-PGM electrocatalysts for AEM water electrolysis identifying promising candidates for further development
Integrate catalyst with ionomers to fabricate and optimize non-PGM AEM electrodes
Perform electrochemical and physical characterization of electrocatalyst materials and electrolysis cells
Conduct durability testing to study degradation mechanisms and develop mitigation strategies to improve AEM electrode durability
Contribute to related projects such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis or fuel cells as assigned
Prepare and evaluate technical plans reports presentations and proposals to support project success

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent in in Chemistry Materials Science Chemical Engineering or closely related field
Hand-on experience in electrocatalyst synthesis electrode fabrication and electrochemical characterization is preferred
Extensive experience in AEM water electrolysis or related electrochemical energy conversion technologies is highly desirable
Ability to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary research environment

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector listed among the top 50 companies in the Global For...