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.