Post Doctoral Scholar

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to support ongoing and new projects related to direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs) and water electrolyzers (alkaline/anion exchange membrane systems). The successful candidate will contribute to the design, fabrication, testing, and characterization of materials and devices for clean energy conversion and storage.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct experimental research on fuel cell and electrolyzer systems, including Electrode and catalyst synthesis.
  • Membrane and MEA (membrane electrode assembly) fabrication, Cell assembly and performance testing (e.g., polarization curves, EIS).
  • Design and execute experiments for materials optimization and degradation analysis.
  • Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, including potentiostats, impedance analyzers, gas flow systems, and temperature-controlled test stations.
  • Perform materials and surface characterization (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, BET, Raman, FTIR).
  • Analyze and interpret electrochemical and physicochemical data.
  • Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and research papers.
  • Assist in writing proposals, manuscripts, and patents.
  • Supervise and mentor graduate/undergraduate students.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners in academia, government, and industry.
Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in fuel cell and/or electrolyzer R&D, preferably PEM-based or alkaline systems.
  • Strong background in electrocatalysis, membrane materials, or electrochemical testing.
  • Demonstrated experience with electrochemical techniques (CV, LSV, EIS, chronoamperometry, etc.).
  • Familiarity with nanomaterial synthesis and material characterization tools Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Department
Office of Research - Nanoscience Technology Center (NTC) - Operations CG

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Schedule may vary as required.

Type of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary
$57,000.00

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].

For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].
Posted 2025-12-15

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