"Research Fellow (Electrolyser systems)"

Job Description

Research Fellow position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS). With a strong focus on industrial projects, we are developing our exciting technologies beyond the lab scale.

As a Research Fellow, you will contribute to our industry project focusing on scaling up our electro-metallurgical battery recycling technologies from lab to pilot scale. We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to design, optimize, and scale-up of electrolyzer systems to use for recycling spent battery materials.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Lead the design and scaleup our electrolyser systems including key components such as cell configurations, flow channels, electrodes, membranes, and catalysts for HER and other electrochemical processes.
• Conduct CFD and electrochemical simulations to optimize fluid flow, heat transfer, and current distribution within the electrolyzer.
• Model key parameters such as overpotential, gas diffusion, ion transport, and pressure drop to improve overall electrolyzer efficiency.
• Detailed 2D and 3D design of electrolyzer components, ensuring accuracy and feasibility in fabrication.
• Liaising with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop prototypes and ensure the successful fabrication from design to production.

Testing & Optimization:

• Assist engineering team with testing and optimizing new electrolyzer systems, ensuring they meet performance targets related to current density, voltage, efficiency, and durability.
• Implement design modifications to improve efficiency and reduce the energy consumption of electrolyzer systems.
• Optimize the selection of materials, such as catalysts, membranes, and gas diffusion layers, to enhance system performance and longevity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or any related field.
• Minimum 3 yrs experience in electrolyzer design, electrochemical cell development in the field of Fuel cell, Redox flow battery, Chlor-Alkali electrolysers or related fields.
• Experience with large-scale electrochemical systems, including component selection, system integration, and process scale-up is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD for detailed mechanical design and layout of electrochemical systems.
• Proficiency in ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar simulation software for electrochemical and mechanical simulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: Materials Science and Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 29452

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