Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 10 hours ago
Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Materials Scientist 2
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on delivering science and technology solutions for energy and environmental challenges. The Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Materials Scientist 2 will conduct research on high-efficiency solid oxide energy conversion systems, fabricating and testing electrochemical solid oxide cells while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Biomass EnergyEnergyGovernmentProduct ResearchSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing and executing experimental plans to synthesize and characterize materials for high temperature electrolyzers
Performing electrochemical characterization and data analysis
Carrying out laboratory work independently with the support of other technical staff
Clearly documenting experimental results and reporting findings to the team at regular intervals
Performing work safely and in accordance with lab policy and training
Contributing to scientific publications, presentations at professional society conferences and/or to sponsors
Qualification
Required
BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
MS/MA -OR-
PhD
Preferred
Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, catalysis, physics, or related field with 1+ year of industrial or national laboratory experience
Extensive experience in electrochemical characterization of solid oxide cells and solid-state electrochemistry, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, current interrupt, equivalent circuit modeling, and distribution of relaxation times
Experience in high temperature ceramics characterization
Experience in advanced manufacturing techniques
Experience in catalysis and electrocatalysis
Detail oriented; self-motivated; and works well with deadlines to deliver high quality, timely results
Works well in a team environment
Good writing and communication skills
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Robust telehealth care options
Several mental health benefits
Free wellness coaching
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Tuition assistance
Relocation
Backup childcare
Legal benefits
Supplemental parental bonding leave
Surrogacy and adoption assistance
Fertility support
Company-funded pension plan
401 (k) savings plan with company match
Up to 120 vacation hours per year
Ten paid holidays per year
Company
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-07-14Grant
2018-07-16Grant
Leadership Team
Allison Campbell
Associate Laboratory Director for Earth and Biological Sciences
Deborah Gracio
Laboratory Director
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