Scientist, Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya's ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Responsibilities:

Develop improved molecular electrocatalysts to improve the power, efficiency, and energy density of Voya’s metal-air fuel cells.

Identify structure-property relationships, determine mechanism of action and failure, and translate into improved catalyst designs.

Work with external vendors to source novel ligands and complexes for both screening and scale-up. Scope custom syntheses, evaluate feasibility and cost.

Work with Voya’s product development team to scale and demonstrate your technology from lab to pilot and production-intent systems.

Qualifications:

Track record of design and synthesis of molecular functional materials. E.g. coordination complexes, organic redox-active compounds, molecular catalysts, dyes/chromophores, soluble sensors, or flow-battery active materials.

Experience with electrochemical systems (e.g. fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolyzers) preferred but not required.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Results-oriented with a strong sense urgency

Location: Hayward, CA. Full-time onsite.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

Unlimited PTO

100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan