Posted 39 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher- MEA development for PEMFC and PEMWE
@ Hydrogen Research Institute
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Hydrogen Research Institute is hiring a full-time postdoctoral researcher to develop membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for PEM fuel cells and PEM water electrolyzers. The work involves investigating MEA degradation mechanisms, building novel MEAs with new catalysts, ionomers and membranes, and publishing results. The role is based in a research group at UQTR and includes industry meetings.
Responsibilities:
- Develop novel MEAs with different catalysts, ionomers and membranes
- Investigate MEA types and degradation mechanisms
- Post-process membranes and fuel cell and electrolyzer components
- Write scientific papers, review papers and reports
- Collaborate with researchers and PhD students
Requirements summary:
- PhD in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar
- Solid knowledge of MEAs in PEM fuel cells or electrolyzers
- Ability to present and publish research results
- Independent, critical thinker in a dynamic interdisciplinary team
- Good spoken and written English
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2023-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering |
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Job Description
- Investigate different types of MEA and degradation mechanism
- Development of novel MEAs using different catalysts, ionomers, and membrane
- Prepare the scientific reports and participate in all industrial meetings
- Post-process the membrane and different fuel cells and electrolyzer components
- Communicate and collaborate with researchers and PhD students.
- Frequently review scientific literature to inform ongoing research, interpret data, and share knowledge with the research team.
- Participate in the group meetings at UQTR and the industry
- Write scientific papers and review papers.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline,
- Solid knowledge on MEA in PEM fuel cells or electrolysers
- strong interest in pursuing research on different components,
- working in a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
- Independence, activity, and critical thinking in solving tasks.
- Ability and willingness to develop knowledge and skills;
- Ability to present and publish research results.
- Good knowledge of English (both speaking and writing).
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