Lead High-Temp SOEC Materials Scientist

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Materials Scientist to lead R&D for high-temperature electrolyzers using advanced metal and ceramic manufacturing approaches. You will conduct research in hydrogen production and energy resilience, becoming part of a team advancing materials performance and energy efficiency.

You will guide small research teams to fabricate, characterize, and test solid oxide cells, evaluate electrode kinetics, and study durability while collaborating across

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science with relevant experience is preferred
• Experience leading research on high-temperature electrolyzers or SOEC/SOFC is highly desirable
• Demonstrated record of publications and collaboration in a team environment
• Strong writing and communication skills are required

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute experimental plans to synthesize and characterize materials for high-temperature electrolyzers
• Direct laboratory work with support of technical staff
• Analyze electrochemical data and formulate conclusions
• Support scoping, scheduling, and budgeting at project level
• Mentor junior staff and peers; collaborate across teams
• Lead proposals and manage scope, schedule, and resources

Skills

Materials science

Electrochemistry

High-temperature ceramics

Leadership

Team mentorship

Publications

Data analysis

Education

PhD in materials science

MS in materials science

PhD in related field

Tools

Electrochemical testing equipment

Solid oxide cells

XRD

Spectroscopy

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Materials Scientist to lead R&D for high-temperature electrolyzers using advanced metal and ceramic manufacturing approaches. You will conduct research in hydrogen production and energy resilience, becoming part of a team advancing materials performance and energy efficiency.

You will guide small research teams to fabricate, characterize, and test solid oxide cells, evaluate electrode kinetics, and study durability while collaborating across