Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage for Undersea Fuel Cells
Research opportunity to improve hydrogen and oxygen storage for fuel cells in long-lasting underwater vehicles using advanced nanoscale science facilities.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $99,200 per year with $3,000 travel allowance; typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship to conduct basic science research on hydrogen and oxygen storage for undersea fuel cell technologies at the Naval Research Laboratory using advanced nanoscale science facilities.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; requires Ph.D. earned within last 5 years; relocation and health insurance benefits included.
Description
This research opportunity supports postdoctoral scientists to investigate hydrogen and oxygen storage solutions for fuel cells powering future Naval Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). Current battery technologies limit underwater endurance, and fuel cells offer a promising alternative by increasing onboard energy density. The focus is on addressing the scientific and technical challenges of storing fuels and oxidizers underwater from a basic science perspective.
Research will be conducted at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, within a newly established nanoscale science and technology facility. This facility is equipped with state-of-the-art processing and surface science analysis equipment, enabling advanced study of functional materials such as nanomaterials, hydrogenated graphene, and graphene relevant to fuel cell technology.
Keywords associated with this opportunity include fuel cells, hydrogen storage, oxygen storage, energy, functional materials, nanomaterials, hydrogenated graphene, and graphene.
