Electrochemistry Intern

Who we are: 

Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.  

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

Internship Program Summary:

The 2023 Summer Internship Program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing majors in related fields.

The goal of the Program is to provide students with hands-on, industry experience while offering the opportunity to make valuable contributions at Team Electra.

In this role, you will:

• Assemble and test Electra’s novel electrochemical cells
• Perform electroanalytical measurements to help develop fundamental understanding of Electra’s electrochemical processes
• Work closely with senior R&D team members on electrochemical cell design (membrane, catalyst geometry, etc.) and design of experiments
• Communicate research findings in an end-of-term presentation to the technical team

Qualifications: 

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field with a research focus on electrochemistry

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Basic wet chemistry laboratory safety knowledge
• Experience with aqueous electrochemical systems
• Familiarity with electroanalytical measurements such as cyclic voltammetry, coulometry, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, rotating disk electrodes, microelectrodes, etc.
• Experience building electrochemical cells

What’s in it for you: 

• Hands-on experience in an industry environment
• Opportunity to work on novel technologies
• Opportunity to collaborate with other teams

Compensation:

• The pay rate for this position is $33.00 per hour

This internship is in Boulder, CO.  Non-local candidates are encouraged to apply.  However, no relocation assistance or coordination will be provided by Electra.