Vacature Senior Ion Exchange Membrane Scientist (PhD)
- Locatie
- Leiden
- Aantal uren
- Full-time
- Locatie
- MBO
- Bedrijf
- Prefound
- Provincie
- Zuid-Holland
- Werkveld
- Techniek
Functie omschrijving
Wij zijn op zoek naar een Senior Ion Exchange Membrane Scientist (PhD).
Your role will involve optimizing the membrane stack, a crucial component of our client's acid-base flow battery system. Your expertise will be essential in overcoming challenges related to co-ion transport, enhancing ion selectivity, and advancing the development of cutting-edge bipolar membranes.
What you’ll be bing
- Lead the research and development of innovative ion exchange membranes tailored for acid-base flow batteries.
- Focus on reducing co-ion transport to maximize coulombic efficiency and energy storage capacity.
- Use nanotechnology to create membranes with high ion selectivity for optimal charge separation and superior battery performance.
- Develop strategies to enhance the chemical and mechanical stability of membranes in acidic and basic environments.
- Design and improve bipolar membranes with forward bias properties to boost energy efficiency and reduce internal resistance in the battery stack.
- Utilize advanced characterization techniques to evaluate membrane properties critical to flow battery performance, such as ion conductivity, selectivity, and chemical stability.
- Collaborate closely with team members to integrate membrane expertise into the overall design and optimization of the membrane stack.
- Share findings through presentations, reports, and participation in technical discussions.
- Stay updated on advancements in ion exchange membrane research, bipolar membrane technology, and acid-base flow battery development, incorporating the latest knowledge into your work.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical reports on membrane research, characterization results, and their impact on battery performance.
Kenmerken vacature: Procestechnoloog, Laborant, Vaste baan, Proces/chemie.
What we are looking for
Only candidates living in the Netherlands will be considered for this position.
Education and Experience:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with a strong focus on membrane science and technology.
- Over 2 years of relevant industry experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven expertise in ion transport phenomena, including co-ion transport, ion selectivity, and perm selectivity mechanisms in ion exchange membranes.
- Experience with techniques for characterizing ion exchange membranes, such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and ion chromatography.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high-quality results.
- Proficiency in English.
Considered a Plus:
- Familiarity with acid-base flow battery technology and its principles.
- Proficiency in Dutch, both spoken and written.
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