Senior Researcher in Development and Validation of Electrolysers and Flow Cells

Senior Researcher in Development and Validation of Electrolysers and Flow Cells
CIC energiGUNE
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
JOB DESCRIPTION
CIC energiGUNE is recruiting a Senior Researcher to support the strategic direction of CIC energiGUNE’s future portfolio and technology roadmap in the field of low-temperature water electrolyser.
The person will contribute to the design, development, and manufacturing scale-up of electrolyser components for current and future technologies.
Main job functions:
Build a new generation of low temperature electrolysis equipment.
Lead technology development of stack components low temperature electrolysis to improve attributes such as performance, lifetime, cost, sustainability and scalability.
Develop and innovate implementation of materials for stack components of low temperature electrolysis, fuel cells and flow cells.
Responsibility for the testing of electrolysers in the range of kW.
Develop protocols for the evaluation of the components of low temperature electrolysis.
Analyse mechanisms of electrolyser performance loss and degradation.
Definition and implementation of testing protocols ensure quality and safety concepts based on EU and international standards.
Represent CIC energiGUNE in a professional manner in all public and industrial communications; uphold the philosophy of the organization to provide high-performing technology to maximize customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
EngD or PhD in Chemistry, electrochemistry, or similar.
3+ years' postdoctoral, or strong hands-on industrial experience in the development, testing and validation low temperature electrolyzers is required.
Extensive knowledge in low temperature electrolyzer components such as bipolar plates, porous transport layers, gas diffusion layers, flow fields, and other components is required.
Deep expertise in the role of individual components, materials, materials processing, and process selection, as well as their impact on overall performance, durability, cost, and manufacturability.
Exceptional data analysis and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in both a self-directed and team environment with multiple projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines
Demonstrated aptitude for systems thinking and creative problem solving.
Strong leadership skills, communication skills and assertiveness required as well as experience in leading a development team.
Ability to think logical and critically and take the most appropriate decisions from the available resources.
Willingness to work in interdisciplinary environment to develop joint innovative solutions.
Excellent level of written and spoken English
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