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MEA Scientist
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
The Position
* The MEA Scientist will be responsible for scientific R&D initiatives focused on membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs).
* Performing electrochemical testing of commercial MEAs, catalysts, and materials, with detailed analysis of results.
* Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to the wider team.
* Investigating performance and failure mechanisms, including the design and testing of accelerated stress tests (ASTs).
* This is a hands-on laboratory-based role within a small, dynamic team.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead research on advanced materials, catalysts, and membranes for PEM electrolysers.
* Design and execute experiments to improve performance, efficiency, and durability of electrolyser components.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to scale laboratory findings into pilot and commercial systems.
* Analyse experimental data, generate technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
* Stay at the forefront of scientific literature and emerging technologies in electrochemistry, catalysis, and renewable hydrogen production.
* Contribute to patent filings, publications, and funding proposals.
* Support cross-disciplinary projects involving system integration, balance-of-plant optimisation, and techno-economic assessments.
* Managing research projects, including budget and timeline management.
Person specification
Knowledge
* PhD or related industrial experience in chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, or a related field.
* Familiarity with risk assessment and COSHH processes.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes for electrodes, MEAs.
* Expertise in catalyst design, electrode/MEA development, or electrochemical testing methods.
* Track record of scientific contributions (publications, patents, or technical breakthroughs) is desirable.
Skills
* Proven ability to translate research into practical applications.
* Strong project management skills.
* Self-starter and independent thinker, with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to build and manage a team as business grows is desirable.
* Able to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience
* Experience securing external funding (e.g., grants, partnerships).
* Experience with scaling electrochemical technologies from lab to pilot scale.
* Hands-on experience with characterisation tools (e.g., cell testing, 3-electrode electrochemical testing, or electrochemical impedance spectroscopy).
* Postdoctoral or industrial R&D experience in electrolysis, fuel cells, or related electrochemical technologies would be beneficial.
* Experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.
Applications close: Wednesday 1 October 2025.
Informal online conversations: Week commencing 13 October 2025.
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