Post-doctoral Fellow, Mechanical Engineering, Braun Team

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado, USA
Base: $60,000; benefits: flexible health + dental ...
Not specified (potentially onsite).
High temperature electrochemical testing
Electrochemical systems expertise
Experimental test rig design
The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering to work on high-temperature electrochemical cell characterization and microgrid development. The candidate will engage in designing and building experimental test rigs, requiring significant expertise in electrochemical systems and experimental methods

Job Summary

  • This position offers a unique opportunity to work across device scales with both fundamental and applied experimental characterization of high temperature electrochemical cells and stacks.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to the design, build, and commissioning of experimental test rigs for fuel cells and electrolyzer test setups.
  • Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees, including flexible health and dental care, generous sick/vacation time, and a fully vested retirement plan.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering to work on high-temperature electrochemical cell characterization and microgrid development. The candidate will engage in designing and building experimental test rigs, requiring significant expertise in electrochemical systems and experimental methods.

Salary

Base: $60,000; Benefits: Flexible health and dental care options, generous sick/vacation time, fully vested retirement plan, tuition benefits, free RTD Ecopass

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High temperature electrochemical testing
  • Electrochemical systems expertise
  • Experimental test rig design
  • Rigorous experimental methods
  • Data analysis
  • Fuel cell stack test rig

Nice-to-have

  • Bridging scales
  • Novel test rig development
  • Systems expertise
  • Microgrid development

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years modeling and simulating electrochemical systems
  • 2+ years laboratory experience
  • Experience with EIS
  • Experience with compressed flammable gases
  • Experience with high-temperature and high-pressure fittings

Work Rights

Not specified

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