Corrosion Specialist

LEAD MOLTEN SALT EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS THAT DRIVE ADVANCEMENTS IN CLEAN ENERGY

Are you enthusiastic about embracing unconventional challenges and thriving in a start-up environment? Would you like to collaborate with a committed team and use your experience with corrosion and materials to design and conduct innovative experiments to generate state of the art data needed to design a complex nuclear reactor? Then Seaborg may be the place you are looking for!

At Seaborg Technologies we are developing a nuclear power plant concept fundamentally different from what exists today. By bringing to market an advanced molten salt reactor we are making nuclear an inexpensive, sustainable, and scalable technology that can make fossil fuels a thing of the past and revolutionise energy markets. The opportunity to make an impact on climate change and provide millions of people with cheap and accessible energy is what inspires all of us every day.

Creating an innovation that can impact the world isn’t easy and requires a diverse team bringing together a range of talents and perspectives. We know that we cannot do this alone, so we work closely with regulators, shipyards, academic institutions, and the nuclear industry from all over the world to develop and identify needed technologies and materials so we can produce an advanced floating nuclear power plant.

This is your chance to become part of a collaborative research environment where you can chart an uncommonly diverse career and help change the world. 

The start-up environment allows for great influence, the possibility to take on responsibility, and personal growth but also demands flexibility. 

THE ROLE 

We are looking for a Corrosion Specialist with experience with materials properties to lead and support the execution of experimental projects to understand the interactions of materials with molten salts and to assess materials properties for Seaborg’s molten salt reactor. Besides conducting experiments in static environments, you will measure corrosion in our dynamic small-scale pilot set-ups with immersion tests and/or electrochemical techniques. The knowledge gained is used to support materials selection and specification, verify design requirements, and determine those parameters that will lead to and prevent excessive corrosion within reactor components.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS 

• Plan, manage and execute experimental projects to understand corrosion in a molten salt environment, analyse the generated data, and determine parameters that result in favourable corrosion performance of materials.
• Perform materials properties screening and behaviour of candidate materials for Seaborg’s molten salt reactor through literature and experimental studies.
• Use immersion and/or electrochemical techniques to understand corrosion, erosion, stress corrosion cracking, etc. in our static and dynamic test set-ups.
• Collaborate with specialists and technicians to develop and establish suitable methods, tools, and routines for molten salt chemistry corrosion experiments that conform with relevant standards and ensure data validation.
• Keep informed of global developments in molten salt chemistry, attend workshops and webinars if applicable, and establish and support collaborations with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from initial research to early concepts. 

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• You have a Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or similar education.
• You can identify, analyze, and solve complex problems related to corrosion.
• You have experience with immersion and electrochemical corrosion testing (e.g., potentiodynamic and potentiostatic testing, EIS, EFM, etc.).
• You have experience with materials research and development.
• You have experience in using SEM, and other related analytical methods.
• You can manage projects effectively, including planning, scheduling, communication, and resource allocation.
• Experience with molten salt chemistry is an advantage.
• Experience with radiochemistry is an advantage.

PERSONAL COMPETENCES

• You see problems and take initiative in finding solutions. You take responsibility for your tasks and obligations and make sure they are completed.
• You communicate clearly and with empathy and understanding, which allows you to interact with many different stakeholders within a wide variety of technical disciplines.
• You understand the need for and adhere to rules and regulations, ensuring that all work is thorough and complies with standards.
• You are persistent and committed to identifying solutions to problems despite strict regulatory frameworks and organizational guidelines.
• You are adaptable and resilient in environments with constant change, thriving on finding structure amid chaos.
• You are a role model for implementing good laboratory practices, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• The chance to work on a ground-breaking technology that will impact the global energy landscape. 
• Working closely with globally acknowledged experts in the field. 
• An international and diverse team.
• Personal and professional development opportunities and support. 
• Informal and flexible work environment.

WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?

Please submit a motivational letter and CV in English by 30 October 2024. As we strive to have a neutral hiring process, please do not add a picture to your CV. We look forward to reading your application.