Responsibilities

This materials scientist position in the Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group will conduct research on high-efficiency solid oxide energy conversion systems at the forefront of alternative fuels and energy technology. The position holder will fabricate, characterize, and test high-temperature electrochemical solid oxide cells, perform electrode kinetics evaluation, and conduct durability studies to understand the performance limitations and degradation of the electrochemical devices. The position holder will work as an integrated member of the team, interfacing and collaborating with other researchers.

The duties of the position include:

• 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.

The position holder will build a reputation through the application of science and engineering principles and theories. Develops technical approaches to solve challenges. Builds a technical network within PNNL and teams with others to optimize research. Mentors junior staff and students. Receives guidance on new assignments, making preliminary selections on technical alternatives; independently completes recurring assignments. Defines and leads project work at a small task/project level, reporting results on time and on budget. Contributes to proposals.

Established local reputation and developing external reputation with specialization in at least one technical domain. Builds effective project teams internally and serves as principal investigator or co-PI on projects or tasks, while integrating capabilities of work team members. Supports scoping, scheduling, and budgeting at a project or major task level. Generates new ideas for proposals and business development opportunities while leading development of technical sections of small to medium proposals. Mentors junior staff. Embraces expectations for quality, safety, and security. Presents at national or international forums. Leads the development of journal articles, reports, and other technical products.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant materials science experience -OR-
• MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant materials science experience -OR-
• PhD with 1+ year of relevant materials science experience
• Experience in electrochemical characterization of solid oxide cells and solid-state electrochemistry, to include electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, current interrupt, equivalent circuit modeling, or distribution of relaxation times.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, catalysis, physics, or related field with industrial or national research laboratory experience.
• Experience in high-temperature ceramics characterization.
• Experience in catalysis and electrocatalysis helpful.
• Experience in cell fabrication, quality, and performance.
• Detail-oriented; self-motivated; and works well with deadlines to deliver high-quality, timely results.
• Works well in a team.
• Experience in proposal writing.
• Good writing and communication skills.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

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Employees and their families are offered 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, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $122,100.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary

USD $193,000.00/Yr.