Vacature Electrolyte Expert

Electrolyte Expert

Posted: 10 May 2024

Summary

Location

Alphen a/d Rijn

Team

Engineering

Job type

Full-time

About the role

As our Electrolyte Expert, you will play an instrumental role in our team of scientists and engineers in the development of our groundbreaking water and salt-based flow battery technology. As we move towards commercialization, you will work in our brand new office, workshop, and lab at Alphen a/d Rijn.

As an Electrolyte Expert, you will be optimizing a critical component of our acid-base flow battery system: the electrolyte. You will leverage your expertise in water-based redox electrochemistry to develop next-generation electrolytes that push the boundaries of energy and power density.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the research and development of novel electrolytes specifically designed for high-performance acid-base flow batteries.
• Focus on optimizing electrolyte formulations to improve energy density, power density, and round-trip efficiency of the battery.
• Investigate the synergistic relationship between electrolyte properties and electrode (material) technology for optimal battery performance.
• Analyze and identify suitable redox couples for the targeted acidic and basic environments within the battery.
• Evaluate factors like redox potential, diffusion coefficient, and stability to ensure efficient energy conversion and long battery life.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to characterize key electrolyte properties (e.g., conductivity, viscosity, pH stability, and redox activity).
• Work closely with electrochemists, material scientists, and engineers to integrate your electrolyte expertise into the overall battery design and optimization.
• Share your knowledge and findings through presentations, reports, and participation in technical discussions.
• Actively follow advancements in water-based redox electrochemistry, flow battery technology, and electrode materials relevant to acid-base flow batteries.
• Seek opportunities to incorporate cutting-edge knowledge into your electrolyte development strategies.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical reports on electrolyte research, characterization results, and their impact on battery performance.

Function requirements

Education and experience:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry with a strong focus on electrochemistry and electrolyte solutions.
• >2 years of relevant industry experience

Knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in water-based redox reactions and their role in energy storage applications.
• Experience in designing and characterizing electrolytes for electrochemical devices (e.g., batteries, fuel cells) is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high-quality results.
• Proficient in English.

Considered a plus:

• Familiarity with flow battery technology and its principles.
• Proficiency in Dutch, spoken and written.

What you can expect

• A fast-growing, impact-driven and multicultural work environment
• Open and collaborative learning culture
• Attractive compensation package, including stock appreciation rights program, green pension scheme (50% covered by company), and collective health insurance plan providing discount over additional insurances
• Flexibility and eye for healthy work-life balance, and 25 vacation days
• Company bike, for travel from and to the office
• Regular team and social events

AQUABATTERY is a climate-tech start-up, based in the Netherlands.

Functie:	electrolyte expert
Startdatum:	15-5-2024
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	HBO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:	1 – 40

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