Research Scientist

LT-Larsen & Toubro; India; Sur place; INR 1 500 000 - 2 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LT-Larsen & Toubro in India seeks a motivated Research Scientist to join the Catalyst & Coating Development Team for next-generation alkaline water electrolysers. You will develop and characterize advanced electrocatalysts and electrode coatings for hydrogen production.

The role covers electrochemical evaluation (ECSA, Tafel, EIS, CV, LSV), durability testing in three-electrode cells and single-cell platforms, data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with materials, process, and stack

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.Tech./M.S. in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Energy Science or related disciplines.
• 3-5 years of industrial or research experience in electrochemistry, catalysts, or electrolyser/fuel-cell technologies.
• Experience with catalyst performance evaluation and electrochemical testing.
• Strong understanding of HER/OER kinetics, ECSA methods, and corrosion/degradation mechanisms.

Responsabilités

• Develop and optimize catalyst compositions for HER and OER in alkaline electrolysers.
• Design and evaluate Ni-based, Ni-Mo, Ni-Fe, Raney-type catalysts and coating systems.
• Support electrode coating development via electroplating and thermal spraying.
• Conduct electrochemical characterization (CV, LSV, EIS, CP, CA) and analyze data.

Connaissances

Catalyst development

ECSA determination

Tafel analysis

EIS

CV/LSV

Durability testing

Three-electrode systems

Single-cell electrolyser testing

Catalyst degradation mechanisms

Data analysis & reporting

Formation

Ph.D. or M.Tech./M.S. in Electrochemistry

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Metallurgical Engineering

Energy Science

Outils

SEM/EDS

XRD

XPS

ICP-OES

BET Surface Area Analysis

Optical and Electron Microscopy

Description du poste

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our Catalyst & Coating Development Team focused on next-generation alkaline water electrolysers. The role involves the development, characterization, and performance evaluation of advanced electrocatalysts and electrode coatings for hydrogen production.

The candidate will be responsible for electrochemical evaluation of catalyst performance using techniques such as ECSA determination, Tafel analysis, exchange current density calculations, EIS, CV, LSV, and durability testing. The role also includes developing and executing accelerated stress tests and long-term durability protocols in both three-electrode laboratory systems and single-cell electrolyser platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Catalyst Development & Characterization

• Develop and optimize catalyst compositions for HER and OER applications in alkaline electrolysers.
• Design and evaluate Ni-based, Ni-Mo, Ni-Fe, Raney-type, and other advanced catalyst systems.
• Support electrode coating development through electroplating, thermal spraying, and related processes.
• Correlate catalyst composition, morphology, and microstructure with electrochemical performance.

Electrochemical Evaluation

• Conduct electrochemical characterization using:
• Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)
• Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV)
• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
• Chronopotentiometry (CP)
• Chronoamperometry (CA)
• Polarization Measurements
• Determine
• Electrochemically Active Surface Area (ECSA)
• Tafel Slopes
• Exchange Current Density (j?)
• Charge Transfer Resistance
• Overpotential and Kinetic Parameters
• Analyze reaction kinetics and performance degradation mechanisms.

Durability & Reliability Testing

• Develop accelerated degradation and durability test protocols for alkaline electrolyser electrodes.
• Design and execute long-term stability studies in:
• Three-electrode electrochemical cells
• Single-cell electrolyser systems
• Investigate catalyst degradation mechanisms including:
• Corrosion
• Catalyst dissolution/leaching
• Surface passivation
• Mechanical degradation
• Impurity-induced degradation
• Establish qualification criteria and benchmarking methodologies for new catalyst systems.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Interpret electrochemical data and generate technical reports.
• Perform statistical and comparative analysis of catalyst performance.
• Present findings through internal reviews, technical reports, publications, and patents.
• Maintain comprehensive experimental documentation and databases.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work closely with materials, process, coating, and stack engineering teams.
• Interface with external laboratories, universities, research institutes, and suppliers.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation including invention disclosures and patent filings.
• Track emerging technologies and literature in electrolysis and electrocatalysis.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. or M.Tech./M.S. in:
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Energy Science
• Related disciplines

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant industrial or research experience in electrochemistry, catalysts, or electrolyser/fuel-cell technologies.
• Experience in catalyst performance evaluation and electrochemical testing.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with potentiostats/galvanostats and electrochemical workstations.
• Strong understanding of:
• HER and OER kinetics
• ECSA determination methods
• Tafel analysis
• Exchange current density calculations
• Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
• Corrosion and degradation mechanisms
• Experience with alkaline electrolyser testing and single-cell operation is preferred.
• Familiarity with characterization techniques such as:
• SEM/EDS
• XRD
• XPS
• ICP-OES
• BET Surface Area Analysis
• Optical and Electron Microscopy

Preferred Skills

• Experience in catalyst coating technologies and electrode fabrication.
• Knowledge of accelerated stress testing (AST) and durability protocol development.
• Exposure to scale-up and technology commercialization.
• Experience in scientific publications and patent drafting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Key Deliverables

• Development of high-performance catalyst and coating systems for alkaline electrolysers.
• Establishment of standardized performance evaluation methodologies.
• Development of durability and degradation testing protocols.
• Technical reports, publications, patents, and technology qualification packages.
• Support commercialization and scale-up activities of electrolyser technologies.