Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Materials Scientist 3
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, United States, 99352
Overview
Our expert staff provide 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, & Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.Responsibilities
The Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group at PNNL is seeking a materials scientist to help develop high temperature electrolyzers made using innovative ceramics and metal processing and manufacturing approaches. This position will conduct research in green hydrogen production and contribute to global decarbonization. The position holder will become an integral part of a team that is central to DOE’s Hydrogen "EarthShot" 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, conduct durability studies to understand the performance limitations, potential degradation and failure mechanisms, and identify mitigation strategies to extend life of the device. 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 electrolyzersDirect laboratory work with the support of other technical staffAnalyze electrochemical data and formulate conclusionsSupport scoping, scheduling, and budgeting at a project or major task levelServe as a role model for quality, safety, and securityAuthor and contribute to scientific publications, presentations at professional society conferences and/or to sponsorsAt the level of this Materials Scientist 3 position, the expectations are that the researcher has developed a technical specialization within this domain and is working to grow their external reputation by advancing science and engineering principles and theories; developing innovative technical approaches to solve challenges; building a technical network within and external to PNNL; teaming with others to optimize research; and mentoring junior staff and students.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience, a MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 1+ year of relevant experiencePreferred Qualifications:Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, catalysis, physics, or related field with 3+ years of industrial or national research laboratory experienceExtensive experience in high temperature solid oxide cell manufacturing and process scaleupGood understanding of advanced fabrication techniques and quality controlsExtensive 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 timesKnowledge of catalysis and electrocatalysisAbility to critically assess and benchmark electrochemical and analytical dataIn depth knowledge of advanced analytical surface and bulk characterization techniquesInterest and experience in data analyses and machine learningDetail oriented; self-motivated; and works well with deadlines to deliver high quality, timely resultsWorks well in a teamStrong writing and communication skills
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Our expert staff provide 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, & Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.Responsibilities
The Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group at PNNL is seeking a materials scientist to help develop high temperature electrolyzers made using innovative ceramics and metal processing and manufacturing approaches. This position will conduct research in green hydrogen production and contribute to global decarbonization. The position holder will become an integral part of a team that is central to DOE’s Hydrogen "EarthShot" 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, conduct durability studies to understand the performance limitations, potential degradation and failure mechanisms, and identify mitigation strategies to extend life of the device. 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 electrolyzersDirect laboratory work with the support of other technical staffAnalyze electrochemical data and formulate conclusionsSupport scoping, scheduling, and budgeting at a project or major task levelServe as a role model for quality, safety, and securityAuthor and contribute to scientific publications, presentations at professional society conferences and/or to sponsorsAt the level of this Materials Scientist 3 position, the expectations are that the researcher has developed a technical specialization within this domain and is working to grow their external reputation by advancing science and engineering principles and theories; developing innovative technical approaches to solve challenges; building a technical network within and external to PNNL; teaming with others to optimize research; and mentoring junior staff and students.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience, a MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 1+ year of relevant experiencePreferred Qualifications:Ph.D. in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, catalysis, physics, or related field with 3+ years of industrial or national research laboratory experienceExtensive experience in high temperature solid oxide cell manufacturing and process scaleupGood understanding of advanced fabrication techniques and quality controlsExtensive 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 timesKnowledge of catalysis and electrocatalysisAbility to critically assess and benchmark electrochemical and analytical dataIn depth knowledge of advanced analytical surface and bulk characterization techniquesInterest and experience in data analyses and machine learningDetail oriented; self-motivated; and works well with deadlines to deliver high quality, timely resultsWorks well in a teamStrong writing and communication skills
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