Senior R&D Scientist - Carbon Capture

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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