Electrochemical Engineering Postdoc: Fuel Cells & Electrolyzers

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings through UC Safe Har

PTO and paid holidays

Postdoctoral Paid Family Leave

Networking and professional growth via

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Electrochemical Engineering Postdoctoral Scholar in the Energy Conversion Group. The role focuses on experimental research for electrolyzers, fuel cells, and related systems, including device fabrication, testing, diagnostics, and validation.

The scholar will collaborate with industry and research partners to develop diagnostic methods, understand performance and durability challenges, and validate solutions, exploring reactions, materials, and

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering or closely related field is required.
• Hands-on experience with membrane-based electrochemical devices (AEM/BPM/PEM) such as electrolyzers or fuel cells.
• Strong background in electrochemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing protocols to assess performance and degradation of electrochemical devices.
• Develop advanced diagnostic methods to identify performance and durability limitations and mitigation strategies.
• Apply in-situ and operando characterization techniques (Raman, FTIR, XPS, XCT, neutron imaging).
• Meet project milestones and report progress to sponsors.
• Publish research findings and present at conferences.
• Follow safety requirements and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experimental research

Electrochemical devices

Diagnostics development

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Collaboration

Education

PhD in chemical engineering

Experience in related field (materials physics / electrochemistry)

Tools

Raman spectroscopy

FTIR

XPS

XCT

Neutron imaging

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an Electrochemical Engineering Postdoctoral Scholar in the Energy Conversion Group. The role focuses on experimental research for electrolyzers, fuel cells, and related systems, including device fabrication, testing, diagnostics, and validation.

The scholar will collaborate with industry and research partners to develop diagnostic methods, understand performance and durability challenges, and validate solutions, exploring reactions, materials, and