Electrochemical Energy Systems Postdoc: Devices & Diagnostics

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 78.000 - 91.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks an Electrochemical Engineering Postdoctoral Scholar to perform experimental research on electrochemical devices, including electrolyzers and fuel cells, in the Energy Conversion Group. You will fabricate devices, test, diagnose, and characterize components while collaborating with industry and research partners to validate solutions.

The role emphasizes in-situ characterization, data processing, and reporting progress to sponsors, with safety and

Competenze

• PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, materials science or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with membrane-based (AEM/BPM/PEM) electrochemical devices such as water/CO2/hydrocarbon electrolyzers, fuel cells (low- and intermediate-temperatures).
• Strong background in chemical engineering, electrochemistry and materials science.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; strong problem-solving in collaborative research settings.
• Committed to laboratory safety, housekeeping and best practices at Berkeley Lab.
• Familiarity with data and image processing.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written as well as technical writing.

Mansioni

• Develop testing protocols to assess performance and degradation of AEM electrolyzers and components.
• Develop advanced diagnostic methods to identify performance and durability limitations and mitigation strategies.
• Apply in-situ and operando characterization techniques, such as Raman, FTIR, XPS, XCT, and neutron imaging.
• Meet project milestones and report progress to sponsors.
• Publish research findings and present at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Follow Berkeley Lab and ETA safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across industry, academia, and national laboratories.
• Interact with the LBNL electrochemistry community to aid in electrochemistry research.

Conoscenze

experimental research

device fabrication

testing & diagnostics

communication skills

team collaboration

ownership & initiative

Formazione

PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, materials science or closely related field

Strumenti

Raman

FTIR

XPS

XCT

Neutron imaging

Descrizione del lavoro

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks an Electrochemical Engineering Postdoctoral Scholar to perform experimental research on electrochemical devices, including electrolyzers and fuel cells, in the Energy Conversion Group. You will fabricate devices, test, diagnose, and characterize components while collaborating with industry and research partners to validate solutions.

The role emphasizes in-situ characterization, data processing, and reporting progress to sponsors, with safety and