VP, R&D: Electrocatalysis & Hydrogen Tech

Tushih Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tushih Limited seeks an accomplished R&D leader to serve as Vice President of Research and Development. You will guide the company’s R&D program in electrocatalytic systems, seawater electrolysis, and scalable hydrogen production, translating lab work into commercial technologies.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, set milestones, drive IP development, and foster collaborations with universities and industry partners to advance clean-energy solutions.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, energy and environmental engineering, or related field.
• Extensive R&D experience in electrocatalysis, hydrogen production, fuel cells, or electrochemical energy technologies.
• A track record of publications, patents, product development, industrial collaboration, or technology transfer.
• Ability to formulate R&D strategy, manage technical risks and resources, and translate research into commercially relevant technologies.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential technical and commercial information.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute R&D strategy for electrocatalysis and hydrogen production.
• Lead design, synthesis, screening, optimization, and scale-up of electrocatalysts.
• Direct electrochemical evaluation, materials characterization, operando investigations, and modeling.
• Oversee electrode engineering, membrane electrode assembly fabrication, electrolyzer integration, and long-duration testing.
• Set technical milestones, protocols, performance criteria, QA, and reproducibility standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary R&D team.
• Manage R&D projects, budgets, schedules, risks, external resources, and deliverables.
• Develop collaborations with universities, institutes, industrial partners and customers.
• Lead IP strategy including invention identification, patent development, freedom-to-operate, and technology transfer.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments covering costs, energy use, manufacturability and commercialization potential.
• Advise senior management on roadmaps, resource allocation, partnerships, risks, and commercialization strategy.

Job description

Tushih Limited seeks an accomplished R&D leader to serve as Vice President of Research and Development. You will guide the company’s R&D program in electrocatalytic systems, seawater electrolysis, and scalable hydrogen production, translating lab work into commercial technologies.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, set milestones, drive IP development, and foster collaborations with universities and industry partners to advance clean-energy solutions.