Jobs at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Develop electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cell applications.
• Conduct electrochemical & physicochemical analyses of electrocatalysts.
• Contribute to PEM electrocatalyst research within team.
• Undertake pilot production of electrocatalyst products.
• Develop electrocatalysts with a view towards improving key performance and durability metrics.
• Prepare MEAs with in-house manufactured and other commercially available catalysts via a range offabrication techniques.
• Oversee research to develop new state-of-the-art electrocatalysts & production methods for high volume catalyst production.
• Evaluate MEAs within single cells and stacks via a number of industry standard protocols.
• Regularly prepare intellectual property declarations for submission to NIPMO.
• Actively drive the technology transfer of HySA fuel cell products for commercialisation with HySA commercial partners.
• Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation.
• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests.
• Strong technical report writing abilities.
• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions.
• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Develop annual fuel cell catalyst manufacturing scale-up plans aligned to long term organisational plan and contribute to implementation of organisational strategy.
• Identify resources, i.e. capital, facilities and equipment’s, etc. between functions (fuel cell catalyst, membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), stacks and fuel cell systems) and business areas.
• Design operational structure aligned to the business and divisional work plan.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
• Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fuel cell catalyst R&D space
• Demonstrable extensive knowledge and understanding of fuel cell electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques.
• Heterogeneous catalyst preparation and scale up
• MEA fabrication methods
• MEA testing methods
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
• Must be computer literate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: MSc Chemistry or Chemical engineering with 3 years fuel cell industry experience
• Ideally: PhD Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

CLOSING DATE: 16 April 2026

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AREAS OF INTEREST:

• Design and synthesis of 2D layered nanomaterials and their plasmonic hybrids via CVD, exfoliation, or chemical reduction methods
• Functionalise 2D substrates with enzymes or receptor molecules to optimize SERS performance for specific glucose detection
• Design tunable 2D layered nanomaterials for incorporation into membrane-based water purification system
• Characterisation of 2D layered nanomaterials using techniques such as TEM/SEM, XRD, Raman Spectroscopy, AFM, and UV-Vis for structural, optical, Chemical, and surface properties
• Apply developed devices for glucose monitoring and water decontamination, analysing sensitivity, selectivity, and stability
• Publish research findings in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals and/or file for high value IP (i.e. patent)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, materials Science, or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on materials research and/or technology development
• Ability to develop high impact experimental techniques, models and prototypes from first principles.
• Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed ISI-rated journals.
• Experience in material characterisation, electrochemical analysis, and modelling is an added advantage.
• Specific training in these areas or Postdoctoral research experience in a similar environment is an added advantage.
• Ability to attract industry and/or bilateral research funding is highly advantageous
• Professional registration is an added advantage.
• Experience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.

CLOSING DATE: 1 April 2026