Salary/Position Classification

• $24 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The EERC is looking for a graduate student to work 20 hours/week during spring 2026. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute experimental plans, analyze the data, and prepare technical reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews.
• Execute experiments to synthesize electrode/catalyst powder or prepare electrochemical cells, characterize powder properties, and analyze material structure.
• Work on a multidisciplinary team to implement a fundamental materials principles and research methodology to solid oxide electrolysis cell development.
• Demonstrate strong laboratory skills, analytical, interpersonal, and communication aptitudes.
• Summarize experimental data, prepare charts, figures, and presentations, and provide periodic progress reports to the engineers or supervisor. 

Required Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal/oral/written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Motivated to learn new technical skills.
• Strong reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in performance of everyday tasks.
• Skill in conducting research and presenting findings effectively.
• Submission of school transcript is essential.
• Effective at project, task, and personnel management in area of expertise
• Ability to create experimental plans, execution of experiments, and technical reports
• Works well in team settings, actively contributing ideas and supporting colleagues, while also being able to work independently when necessary.
• Takes the lead in identifying opportunities for improvement, anticipating potential issues, and implementing solutions without waiting for direction.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate student in material science, chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Proven interest in scientific research, engineering design and optimization, and hands-on lab work.
• Knowledge in fundamental electrochemistry
• Experience with presenting technical information in a professional environment, such as through a poster or conference presentation.
• Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electrochemical cell design, set-up, and testing.
• Understand fuel cell and electrolysis cell working principles.
• Knowledge in electrocatalytic reaction and catalyst materials.
• Understand materials science principles and basic materials processing technique.
• Familiar with ceramic powder characterization and materials examination technique and equipment. e.g., SEM, XRD, NMR, BET, etc.
• Able to execute experiments independently.
• Experience compiling and presenting scientific data.
• Experience in combining working on technical tasks and studying federal and/or state data retention and storage policies for scientific research.
• Experience in technical writing, such as an author or coauthor on a published peer-reviewed article.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

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