Scientist: Alternative Energy Exploration
- Employer
- Honda Research Institute
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Salary
- Advancement opportunities available
- Posted
- December 10 2020
- Ref
- P18F08
- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, Renewable Energy
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- All Industry
- Job Type
- Research Scientist, Senior Scientist, Staff Scientist
This position focuses on the search, research, and development of alternative energy sources and their applications. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, eagerness to learn and grow, and have a flexible approach to solving problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Search and establish disruptive concepts and materials (optical, electrical, thermoelectric, magnetic, etc.) for new paths of alternative energy generation and exploitation
- Characterize and analyze the materials through SEM, TEM, XRD, Raman, UV-Vis, FT-IR, low temperature electrical and magnetic measurements, and so on
- Communicating research results through presentations and scientific publications
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in materials science, physics, chemistry, or related field
- About 5 years of experience in the related field after Ph.D. preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills and good teamwork
Duration:
- Up to 4 years with the possibility of further extension at the company’s discretion