Electrochemical R&D Intern
Los Angeles
Electrochemistry and Materials /
Internship /
On-site
Hgen's mission is to achieve a clean and sustainable energy future through tackling emissions in hard-to-decarbonize industries. By enabling cheap and abundant clean hydrogen, Hgen can help to decarbonize the >10% of total global emissions that are best addressed with clean hydrogen. Learn more about why clean hydrogen is critical for achieving zero-emissions.
As a R&D Intern, you will support Hgen’s electrochemical and materials testing efforts to improve stack electrochemical performance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct electrochemical analyses at the three electrode, single cell, and stack level
- Investigate catalyst behavior in relevant conditions
- Analyze electrochemical data to understand fundamental thermodynamic and kinetic parameters driving performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or related field
- Experience researching electrochemical processes with a variety of analysis techniques (e.g. CV, impedance, etc.)
- Experience incorporating materials into working electrochemical devices
- Strong understanding of fundamental electrochemical principles
- Self-starter, fast learner, and ability to independently troubleshoot
- Ability to identify new opportunities and challenge ingrained assumptions
