Electrochemist - Oxford, United Kingdom - Milvus Advanced

Milvus Advanced

Verified Company

Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Background and Overview

Position Overview

As a member of the Milvus team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that enables low-cost, clean hydrogen production and the efficient use of hydrogen to produce electricity in fuel cells.

With your deep engineering experience, you will be responsible for developing electrochemical systems and next-generation low-cost electrode materials for fuel cells and electrolysers, optimizing performance and durability, and developing processes for characterisation and analysis of low-cost electrode catalysts.

In addition to the technical expertise, we are looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork and creativity and is committed to ensuring an affordable, scalable, and reliable supply of global commodities critical for the clean energy transition.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse and passionate team and disseminate information cross-functionally within the organisation.

Primary responsibilities

Develop electrochemical systems and nextgeneration lowcost electrode materials for fuel cells and electrolysers
Optimise the performance, durability, and contaminationcontrol within the fuel cell and electrolyser operating environments
Develop processes for the characterisation and analysis of lowcost electrode catalysts
Participate in improving understanding of catalyst and catalystmembrane interactions
Actively disseminate information crossfunctionally within the organisation
Develop, including risk and COSHH assessments, safety protocols and procedures related to the safe handling, storage and disposal of materials used within nanocatalysts, fuel cells and electrolysers

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

PhD in electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science
2 years or more experience in the following areas:
Electrode preparation: Deep understanding of ion-conducting polymers, solvents, and their synergistic effects to catalytic performance. Experience with ink formulation and deposition including dispersion formulation, coating, and drying process
Electrocatalysis: Experience with electrocatalytic materials synthesis and design, preferably dtransition metal compounds; charge transfer and surface reaction mechanisms; corrosion; durability; electronic and ionic conductivity; mass transport
Electrochemical engineering: Knowledge in gas and liquid phase mass transport, electronic and ionic transport, and reaction kinetics
Experience with electrochemical measurements and diagnostic tests, including polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
Experience with physical characterisation methods, such as optical microscopy, electron microscopy, Xray diffraction, and optoelectronic characterisation such as sheet resistance, absorbance and transmittance
Ability to think critically and an execution/resultsoriented mindset
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and within a small, dynamic team

What we offer

Salary between £40k £50k
24 days off / year + bank holidays
Stock options
Worklife balance
Commuter benefits program to offset carbon emissions: we encourage employees to use public transit, biking, or carpooling for their commute

What we value

Milvus Advanced is on a mission to create a more sustainable word, one that future generation can look back and be proud of what we have accomplished.

And you have the opportunity to be part of this transformative movement.

Our company is laser-focused on re-industrialising the continent in a way that it preserves our planet's precious resources: we are steadfastly committed on sustainability, and we won't sacrifice the Earth's essential elements to achieve our goals.

We harbour a boundless passion for innovation and exploration. We are passionate about bringing together bright, curious minds to tackle the world's most existential challenges.

We believe that by educating and mobilising wider audiences., we can find solutions to the most complex technical and environmental challenges we face.

At Milvus Advanced, we nurture collaborations and invest in people.

Education is a top priority for us, and we committed to helping our community learn and grow both personally and professionally.

We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance and we will treat you with respect and dignity. Together we can make a lasting impact on the world.

How to Apply
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time.

Salary:
£40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits: