Senior AI-Driven Electrocatalysis & Fuel Cell Scientist

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Senior Research Specialist to lead diagnostic studies of fuel cells and electrolyzers, directing synthesis and characterization of materials for catalysts and electrodes. You will apply AI-guided high-throughput methods and advanced X-ray techniques to drive materials discovery.

The role requires a PhD with a decade of nanomaterials research and electrochemical engineering expertise, a strong publication record, and excellent collaboration across

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• Approximately ten years of extensive research experience in nanomaterials and electrochemical engineering.
• Experience with AI-guided discovery, high-throughput methods, and device-level electrochemistry.
• Strong publication record in electrocatalysis and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Catalyst Synthesis: develop novel catalysts guided by AI and ML.
• Catalyst Performance Evaluation: use aqueous electrochemical combinatorial techniques to identify promising catalysts.
• Device-Level Assessment: integrate catalysts into low-temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers; evaluate performance and durability.
• Hardware & Tool Development: create electrochemical cells and MEA testing hardware for in situ/operando studies.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects.

Skills

Catalyst synthesis

Electrochemical analysis

Device engineering

Teamwork & communication

X-ray techniques

High-throughput AI-guided methods

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, or related

Tools

Materials Studio

Crystalmaker

Mercury

VESTA

X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS)

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Senior Research Specialist to lead diagnostic studies of fuel cells and electrolyzers, directing synthesis and characterization of materials for catalysts and electrodes. You will apply AI-guided high-throughput methods and advanced X-ray techniques to drive materials discovery.

The role requires a PhD with a decade of nanomaterials research and electrochemical engineering expertise, a strong publication record, and excellent collaboration across