Posting Title
Postdoctoral Researcher - PEM Electrolysis Electrode Development

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Location
CO - Golden

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Position Type
Postdoc (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week
40

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Job Description

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in NLR’s Chemistry and Nanoscience Center to work in the area of PEM water electrolysis, specifically in the area of advanced and novel electrode development.

This position will focus on novel electrodes that can be used primarily in PEM electrolyzers, but have relevance for other electrochemical energy conversion devices like fuel cells, electrochemical hydrogen compression and/or electrochemical CO2 reduction. The candidate will be expected to contribute to and/or develop novel PEM electrodes and/or the devices employing these novel electrodes.

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Basic Qualifications
Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Experience in synthesis of PEM electrolysis electrodes.
• Characterization of PEM electrolysis electrodes and cell properties with a focus on physical and electrochemical properties.
• An understanding of electrode morphology and impacts of processing and chemical nature on structure, performance and durability of PEM electrolysis electrodes.
• Experience in testing PEM electrolyzers.

In general, candidates should have a demonstrated track record of success in addressing fundamental and applied science questions and devising solutions to challenging problems.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science & engineering.
• Record of publications/presentations in areas related to polymer electrolytes, electrolyzers, and/or fuel cells.
• Qualified candidates should demonstrate considerable skill in interpreting and assessing experimental results. 
• Finally, excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills are essential for success at NLR.
  

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400

NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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