Senior R&D Scientist – Carbon Capture

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 [email protected] and tell us why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#18782.