Catalyst Research Scientist

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States Syzygy Plasmonics Full time

**Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. (Houston, Texas) **is a deep-decarbonization company. It builds reactors that use light to electrify and eliminate combustion in chemical manufacturing and power a cleaner, safer world. Utilizing technology licensed from Rice University and advanced engineering developed in-house, Syzygy is commercializing a universal light-driven reactor platform. When powered with renewable electricity, this tunable technology reduces both cost and emissions from many different chemical reactions. Syzygy has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help decarbonize chemicals. And we’re seizing it. Join us.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design and synthesis of new heterogeneous photocatalysts based on the project requirement and objectives.
- Perform in-depth catalyst characterizations using a range of in-situ and ex-situ spectroscopy and microscopy techniques.
- Independently design experimental plans and execute them in a timely manner to meet project goals.
- Perform various catalyst activity testing, analyze and interpret characterization data to understand catalyst structure-property relationships and guide further catalyst development.
- Compile and analyze experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing research findings, and effectively communicate the key results and deliverables with stakeholders.
- Demonstrate safety leadership in all aspects of the role.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including chemists, engineers, and process scientists to support research projects and achieve project milestones.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with a focus on heterogeneous catalysis.
- Proven industrial R&D or academic experience in heterogeneous catalyst design, synthesis, characterization, and evaluation.
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of catalysis principles and mechanisms.
- Proficiency in a wide range of analytical techniques for catalyst characterization.
- Experience with catalyst testing and evaluation methodologies.
- Excellent data analysis, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective communication, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.

**Helpful background**:

- Post-doctoral or industrial experience in novel heterogeneous catalyst development.
- Familiarity with scale-up and commercialization of catalytic processes.
- Experience with computational modeling and simulation techniques for catalyst design and optimization.
- Experience with lab automation using LabView and/or Python.
- Experience with COMSOL, Aspen, MATLAB.
- Experience with Visio or CAD.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage)
- Career growth opportunities
- Friendly work environment
- Paid vacation/holidays

Syzygy Plasmonics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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