Scientist, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry

Role Responsibilities

• Develop improved molecular electrocatalysts to improve the power, efficiency, and energy density of Voya’s metal-air fuel cells.
• Identify structure-property relationships, determine mechanism of action and failure, and translate into improved catalyst designs.
• Work with external vendors to source novel ligands and complexes for both screening and scale-up.
• Scope custom syntheses, evaluate feasibility and cost.
• Work with Voya’s product development team to scale and demonstrate your technology from lab to pilot and production-intent systems.

Qualifications

• Track record of design and synthesis of molecular functional materials, such as coordination complexes, organic redox-active compounds, molecular catalysts, dyes/chromophores, soluble sensors, or flow-battery active materials.
• Experience with electrochemical systems (e.g. fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolyzers) preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.