Responsibilities

Our expert staff provides multi-disciplinary solutions to complex energy and environmental issues. Key capabilities include science (chemical and mechanical). We employ a systems perspective that includes discovery technology development and scale-up, as well as economic, regulatory, and market acceptance issues necessary for successful technology commercialization. EP&MD focuses on three mission contributions: Clean Fossil Energy, Electricity Infrastructure, and Critical Materials and Energy Innovation.

The Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group at PNNL is seeking a materials scientist to lead research and development of high-temperature electrolyzers made using innovative metal and ceramics manufacturing and processing approaches. This position will conduct research in hydrogen production and contribute to energy resiliency. The position holder will become an integral part of a team that is working to dramatically improve materials performance and energy efficiency.

The position holder will lead small research teams to 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 interface and collaborate with other researchers to deliver on project milestones.

The position holder will:

• Develop and execute experimental plans to synthesize and characterize materials for high-temperature electrolyzers
• Direct laboratory work with the support of other technical staff
• Analyze electrochemical data and formulate conclusions
• Support scoping, scheduling, and budgeting at a project or major task level
• Serve as a role model for quality, safety, and security
• Author and contributor to scientific publications, presentations at professional society conferences, and/or to sponsors

The position holder should be an expert in at least one technical domain, with the ability to connect multiple domains. Sought after for technical leadership to select and develop approaches to complex challenges. Uses established cross-organizational network, external peers, and clients to further outcomes. The position holder will be a principal investigator or co-PI on multiple or significantly complex and/or high-risk projects or tasks, and/or involving multiple tasks, capabilities, and organizations. Develops and realizes new significant project opportunities, leading the development of technical sections of large proposals. Takes lead in scope, schedule, and budget for projects or large tasks. Mentors junior staff and peers. Recognized by sponsors and collaborators for delivery on important program elements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA and 5+ years of relevant experience -OR-
• PhD with 3+ year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, catalysis, physics, or related field with 5+ years of industrial or national research laboratory experience, or MS/MA with 7+ years of similar experience
• A professional reputation for technical expertise and technical leadership within the SOEC and SOFC field
• Experience as principal investigator on multiple or significantly complex and/or high-risk projects or tasks
• Demonstrated record of publication in top-tier journals and an ability to collaborate and lead within a teaming environment.
• Experience in high-temperature ceramics characterization
• 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
• Good understanding of advanced fabrication techniques and quality controls
• Ability to critically assess and benchmark electrochemical and analytical data
• In-depth knowledge of advanced analytical surface and bulk characterization techniques
• Interest and experience in data analysis and machine learning
• 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
• Strong writing and communication skills

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Rockstar Rewards

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 $148,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary

USD $233,900.00/Yr.