- (Electro)catalyst development and characterization
- Membrane electrode assembly/fuel cell/electrolyzer fabrication and testing
- Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization
- Nano/microlithography and/or nano/microfabrication
- Analytical chemistry techniques and characterization (mass spec, microscopy, chromatography, etc.)
- High-throughput experimentation
- Microfluidics/micro-electrochemistry
- Data analysis and management
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Paid Time Off
- Potential for equity participation
- Flexible vacation
Research Associate - Chicago, United States - Mattiq
Description
About Mattiq:
Mattiq is an early-stage and rapidly growing startup building technologies to decarbonize the chemicals industry. Leveraging the increasing amount of renewable electricity produced globally, Mattiq is developing chemical platforms to produce chemicals using renewable electrons rather than fossil fuels. Powered by revolutionary high-throughput technologies, Mattiq has the capability to optimize clean chemical production technologies more rapidly than any group in history. As such, Mattiq is uniquely positioned to play a critical role in the electrification of the energy and chemical industries in many ways.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a research associate to join our multidisciplinary team and play an important role in transforming the world. Our team consists of a wide variety of skillsets that traverse materials science, chemistry, engineering, and data/machine learning. We are looking for teammates to aid in the high-throughput synthesis and screening of electrocatalysts. You will contribute to the high-throughput synthesis, characterization, and screening, as well as scaled-up electrolyzer/fuel cell testing of materials. Grow your career alongside our rapidly expanding team and contribute to groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of green chemistry and materials science.
About You:
Bachelors in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field (M.S. or industry experience is a bonus)
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience in electrochemical testing or research, preferably related to catalysis.
Experience/background in one or multiple of the following is a significant bonus:
How is it to work at Mattiq:
Mattiq offers an exciting, fast-paced startup working environment. You will work alongside curious and passionate scientists and engineers who do not believe in the impossible and always welcome complex problems and challenges to solve. We each bring unique knowledge and skills that we put together in various ways to collaboratively come up with most effective and creative solutions and learn from each other. We enjoy getting our hands dirty, wear multiple hats, and take initiative and the lead when we see a need. We are ambitious with our milestones and timelines and work both smart and hard.
Perks:
You job at Mattiq comes with the following benefits:
Mattiq is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status