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Electrochemical R&D Intern

Hgen

Hgen

Other Engineering
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Aug 24, 2024
Hgen's mission is to achieve a clean and sustainable energy future through tackling emissions in hard-to-decarbonize industries. By enabling cheap and abundant clean hydrogen, Hgen can help to decarbonize the >10% of total global emissions that are best addressed with clean hydrogen. Learn more about why clean hydrogen is critical for achieving zero-emissions.
As a R&D Intern, you will support Hgen’s electrochemical and materials testing efforts to improve stack electrochemical performance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct electrochemical analyses at the three electrode, single cell, and stack level
  • Investigate catalyst behavior in relevant conditions
  • Analyze electrochemical data to understand fundamental thermodynamic and kinetic parameters driving performance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or related field
  • Experience researching electrochemical processes with a variety of analysis techniques (e.g. CV, impedance, etc.)
  • Experience incorporating materials into working electrochemical devices
  • Strong understanding of fundamental electrochemical principles
  • Self-starter, fast learner, and ability to independently troubleshoot
  • Ability to identify new opportunities and challenge ingrained assumptions