CW Water Electrolysis Research Scientist

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.