Your MissionDioxycle is seeking a hands-on Senior Electrochemist to join our Menlo Park-based electrochemical R&D team. You will develop and test novel, high-impact electrolyzers and demonstrate state-of-the-art performance metrics across multiple product streams. Your role is instrumental in transforming identified market opportunities into world-class electrolyzers that economically produce clean chemicals.
To thrive in this role, you should be a hands-on scientist with a strong understanding of electrochemical kinetics and transport. Ideal candidates can design experimental campaigns that deliver clear answers to key research questions, and can equally approach problems from fundamentals or simple models to guide research direction. If you are comfortable questioning hypotheses and proposing alternative explanations grounded in fundamentals, you will be a great fit for the team.
Key Responsibilities: - Design and execute experimental plans and/or models that provide unambiguous answers to key research questions about our electrolyzers
- Conduct hands-on experimental work and data analysis to improve electrolyzer efficiency
- Apply electrochemical techniques to evaluate the performance and durability of electrolyzer components, from new electrodes to cell hardware
- Work cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Design, and other chemistry teams to align on the critical path to product success
- Actively foster a culture of safety in the lab
Abilities and expertise we are looking for- PhD in electrochemistry and/or equivalent industry experience
- Expertise in electrochemical testing including EIS, Tafel analysis, cyclic voltammetry techniques, and related techniques
- Experience developing electrochemical kinetics or transport models is preferred, but applicants without this experience are still encouraged to apply
- Fluency in reading and digesting literature, and translating findings into relevant tests
- Strong project management skills: planning, anticipating blockers and removing them before they materialize, and delivering objectives on time
- Comfortable dealing with international and diverse teams
- Hypothesis driven: you rapidly test hypotheses, dont get attached when one is proven wrong, and quickly move on to the next
Nice to have:
- CAD experience designing electrolyzer hardware
- Experience troubleshooting instrumentation or electromechanical hardware
- Experience with electrodialysis, salt splitters, or other acid/base generating cells is a plus
Mindset we are looking for- Exemplary work ethic and self-driven attitude: you get things done fast and to a high standard and you dont drop the ball
- Street-smart: you dont take no for an answer and will figure out a way to solve anything with the means available
- Commitment to the mission and ambition and to creating a kind, high-performance and fun atmosphere at work (100% on-site role)
- Passion for innovation and problem-solving attitude
- Dedication to investing time and effort for the betterment of the team
- Going the extra 20% that makes a good deliverable into an outstanding deliverable
- Humble, low-ego and curious
What we have to offer- Unique journey: We are an early-stage company with a world-class team and a flat structure.
- Impact: We are building a product that will reshape century-old industrial processes to build a better, more sustainable and resilient world
- People-first: We love our people. We are excited to see one another every morning when coming to work. We choose people and they choose us to share a similar excitement.
- Feedback over ego: We are self-improving whilst helping others grow. We are no-ego doers and we are all responsible for shaping the company.
- International team: We are an international team made up of over 17 nationalities, and hopefully many more soon!
- Fun: We constantly strive to cultivate a great work atmosphere and organize regular team events.
- Competitive compensation packages
- Generous Employee Stock Ownership plans
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Ergonomic work stations & state-of-the-art equipment
Our process- 2 x 30 minute intro call with the team to understand your career expectations, and answer your questions
- 60-minute technical video call with a presentation about yourself followed by a brief case study and technical questions, with Josh (Lead Electrochemist)
- Cofounder interview with David (Co-founder & CTO)
- Onsite interview with opportunity to see the lab & have lunch with the team!
- A series of reference calls with provided contacts
