Research Scientist/Engineer

Material Methods LLC
Irvine, CA 92618
http://www.MaterialMethods.com

Position Summary

Material Methods, a leader in the R&D and manufacturing of separation and energy devices built on nano-structured materials, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time scientist or engineer to provide leadership in a team that develops and commercializes nano-technology for water purification and energy storage.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with an entrepreneurial spirit and a broad background in the physical sciences. This person should have an intense interest in nano-technology and its application to real-world issues. We want someone who likes to build and make things work; someone who foresees active transport and Brownian motors.

This scientist enjoys working in a small team setting, working in the lab, analyzing data, developing new products, and making decisions concerning research directions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to Research Activities

Perform experiments and analysis in execution of research programs
Author patents and technical publications with R&D team

Oversee Research Directions

Participate in new product conception, market feasibility analysis, and demonstration of technical feasibility
Conceive, propose, and manage new research programs as co-principle investigator
Architect, with President and R&D team, the company technology roadmap
Work with President to create R&D resource and financial budgets for new projects and annual corporate planning

Manage Research Projects

Coordinate and track activities of four scientists in accordance with research project plans
Identify and manage outside technical consultants and resources on research projects

Desired Knowledge

Strong background in the physical sciences and experimental science
Ability to control chemical potentials at the nano scale
Familiarity or eagerness to work in polymer science, electrochemistry, transport, surface modification, colloid/surface science, catalysis, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, materials science, separation science, and semi-conductor physics

Desired Skills

Strong leadership within a research team
Ability to execute on research plans and bring a product to market
Materials characterization, laboratory electronics, Mathematica, Digisim, MS Office, Labview, C++, Matlab
Wet chemistry, gas phase chemistry and vacuum science, or bio-technology
Mathematical modeling
Design of experiments
Excellent communication and writing skills

Education and Experience

PhD in Chemistry, Physics or Engineering
At least three years experience in self-directed research (at least as a post-doc)
New product development experience is a plus