Post Doctoral Researcher, Electrochemical Analysis and Diagnostics

Job description

Context of job: The laboratory of electrochemical Analysis and Diagnostics headed by Dr. Yao at the University of Delaware is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on the diagnostics of failure and its mitigation in fuel cells and water electrolyzer systems in collaboration with the UD Center for Clean Hydrogen. Major responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for experimental research in catalyst and membrane degradation using electrochemical tools such as Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy coupled with electromagnetic spectroscopy including but not limited to Raman spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy and electron microscopy. Data analysis, scientific deduction, and proposals for remediation solutions are expected products of the work. Qualifications: - Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent. - Fluent understanding of the principles Electrochemical Engineering and Materials characterization using X-ray spectroscopy and Visible light spectroscopy. - Excellent command of data analysis using proven and relevant mathematical principles - Excellent and experienced famili...