CW Water Electrolysis Research Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Vantage Point Consulting Inc.