Position Details
Cw Water Electrolysis Research Scientist Apply
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.
