Job Description
Location: Irvine, CA
Join a pioneering startup founded by a renowned Professor, in shaping the future of environmental sustainability. As a Senior R&D Scientist, you will lead the charge in developing cutting-edge CO2 capture technologies, driving innovations that can significantly impact the global fight against climate change.
Why You Should Apply
- Be a key player in pioneering CO2 capture technology.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work with a team of distinguished scientists and engineers.
- Contribute to groundbreaking research with global environmental impact.
- Join a startup environment that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Collaborate with the head of Product Engineering to scale up MOF/COF-based CO2 capture systems.
- Model the kinetics, thermal transfer, and CO2 adsorption/desorption mechanisms.
- Develop and optimize models for CO2 capture, including energy efficiency and air flow.
- Design and scale technologies from prototype to commercial stage.
- Optimize system parameters to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Collaborate with R&D scientists on technical specifications.
- Evaluate and manage sourcing of materials and components.
- Establish QC/QA processes and maintain detailed electronic notebooks.
- Contribute to the company's intellectual property and participate in technical meetings.
About You:
- PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field with a strong research background.
- Experience in CO2 capture industry and pressure swing adsorption systems.
- Proficient in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
- Over 5 years of industrial R&D experience, with 3-5 years in the CO2 field.
- Skilled in designing system-level prototypes and using simulation tools.
- Familiar with health and safety procedures in production.
- Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
How To Apply
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to js@scientificsearch.com and tell us why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19656