Senior Researcher in Development and Validation of Electrolyzers and Flow Cells

CIC energiGUNE is looking to incorporate a senior researcher to support the strategic direction of the future project portfolio and the technology roadmap of CIC energiGUNE in the field of low-temperature water electrolyzers.

The selected person will contribute to the design, development, and scale-up of the manufacturing of electrolyzer components for current and future technologies.

• Build a new generation of low-temperature electrolysis equipment.
• Lead the technological development of stack components for low-temperature electrolysis, with the aim of improving aspects such as performance, service life, cost, sustainability, and scalability.
• Develop and innovate in the implementation of materials for low-temperature electrolysis stack components, fuel cells, and flow cells.
• Take responsibility for testing electrolyzers in the kW range.
• Develop protocols for the evaluation of low-temperature electrolysis components.
• Analyze the mechanisms of performance loss and degradation of electrolyzers.
• Define and implement testing protocols that ensure quality and safety concepts based on European and international standards.
• Represent CIC energiGUNE professionally in all public and industrial communications, maintaining the organization's philosophy of providing high-performance technology to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Area: Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion (EESC)

Group: Electrochemical Hydrogen Technologies

• EngD or PhD in Chemistry, electrochemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of postdoctoral experience, or strong hands-on industrial experience in the development, testing, and validation of low-temperature electrolyzers is required.
• Extensive knowledge of low-temperature electrolyzer components such as bipolar plates, porous transport layers, gas diffusion layers, flow fields, and other components is required.
• Deep expertise in the role of individual components, materials, materials processing, and process selection, as well as their impact on overall performance, durability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Exceptional data analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both a self-directed and team environment with multiple projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for systems thinking and creative problem solving.
• Strong leadership skills, communication skills, and assertiveness are required, as well as experience in leading a development team.
• Ability to think logically and critically and make the most appropriate decisions from the available resources.
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment to develop joint innovative solutions.
• Excellent level of written and spoken English.

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