All currently open positions are for our R&D center in Caesarea, Israel.

Qualified candidates should send their CV’s to jobs@cellera.biz

Fuel Cell Researcher

The qualified candidate will have an MSc degree or above in chemical engineering / materials engineering / materials science. The candidate will ideally have strong background in electrochemical power devices, and / or electro-catalysis.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a highly dynamic environment and under tight timeline constraints, and will be able and willing to assume full responsibility for their R&D tasks from concept phase, to design of experiments through to full execution , analysis, and next-step recommendations.

High preference will be given to candidates with at least 3 years experience in a similar role.

Polymer Chemist

The qualified candidate will have an MSc degree or above in chemical engineering / materials engineering / materials science. The candidate will ideally have strong background in synthesis and characterization of ion conductive polymers and cross-linking methods of such polymers, and will have strong hands-on capability and experience in such.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a highly dynamic environment and under tight timeline constraints, and will be able and willing to assume full responsibility for their R&D tasks from concept phase, to design of experiments through to full execution , analysis, and next-step recommendations.

High preference will be given to candidates with at least 3 years experience in a similar role.

Testing / Lab Practical Engineer

CellEra is seeking a dynamic Technician / Practical Engineer, to support its growing R&D team and lab operation, and carry out testing of a novel electro-chemical based power supply system. The qualified candidate will ideally have a mechanical and / or electrical and / or electro-chemical technical background, will be experienced in handling and maintaining test equipment and data management tools, and will be experienced in all aspects of experiment execution, including set-up, monitoring, and data collection. The candidate will have superb “hands-on” capabilities.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a highly dynamic environment, will be able and willing to assume full responsibility for execution of assigned experiment sets, maintain, support and design lab setup, and deliver results diligently and in a timely manner.

High preference will be given to candidates with at least 3 years experience in a similar role.

CellEra, the leading developer of cost-effective Platinum Free Fuel Cell technology has announced today a $9.2M investment round led by Vodafone Ventures, the global venture capital arm of Vodafone Group, together with top-tier Israeli VC firm Carmel Ventures. The two have joined forces with the company’s largest shareholder Israel Cleantech Ventures, the leading venture capital fund focused on backing Israel’s emerging clean technology companies, as well as B-2-V Partners and private investors.
Ori Bendori, General Partner of Carmel Ventures who joined CellEra’s board said: “After a long period of exploration for innovative, unique and disruptive renewable energy technologies, we believe we found all these qualities in CellEra, which is our first investment in this field. We are happy to join forces with Vodafone and the existing investors. Carmel brings to CellEra strong expertise and worldwide ecosystem in the Telecom industry which is CellEra’s target market. “
“We are highly excited with this investment and the added value it brings our company” said Ziv Gottesfeld, CEO of CellEra. “Beyond the available capital, Vodafone’s investment will serve to facilitate our approach to the telecommunications market place, and our ability to direct our cost-effective, clean-energy fuel cell technology towards the requirements of global telecommunication operators”
Ziv added that while fuel cells have now been recognized as a reliable renewable power generation source allowing mobile network operators to reduce power generation related emissions and end-of-life hazards, wide market acceptance has been hampered to date by their high costs. CellEra’s goal is to substantially reduce these costs and allow a rapid return on investment through the development and market introduction of a new form of fuel cell technology, allowing the elimination of high-cost materials and expensive hardware in the fuel cell stack.

About CellEra

CellEra’s goal is to deliver a clean, efficient, and highly-affordable energy storage & conversion technology. The company’s disruptive technology is Platinum-Free Membrane Fuel Cell (PFM-FC) for which CellEra is a first commercial mover. PFM-FC alleviates the major cost components of today’s fuel cells, including the use of platinum. CellEra’s introductory product is targeted at the USD 3 billion telecommunications supplemental-power market, offering an affordable, clean and safe alternative to lead-acid batteries and diesel generators. For more information, please visit www.cellera-inc.com

About Vodafone

Vodafone is one of the world’s largest mobile communications companies by revenue with approximately 391 million customers in its controlled and jointly controlled markets as at 30 September 2011. Vodafone currently has equity interests in over 30 countries across five continents and more than 40 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com

About Carmel Ventures

With over $600 million currently under management, several successful exits, and a growing portfolio of promising start-ups, Carmel is among Israel’s top-tier venture capital funds. Carmel’s investments are focused primarily on early stage companies in the fields of Software, Internet, Digital Media, Communications, Semiconductors, and Consumer Electronics. Founded in 2000 by pioneers and leaders of the Israeli high tech industry, Carmel provides significant capital and active, hands-on support through the growth cycle of its portfolio companies and is recognized as a true company building fund in Israel. Carmel, headquartered in Herzliya, Israel enjoys a worldwide network of industry, strategic and investment resources.
Carmel is an affiliate of the Viola Group, the largest technology focused Private Equity group in Israel with $2B under management. For more information, please visit www.carmelventures.com

About Israel Cleantech Ventures

Established in 2006, Israel Cleantech Ventures (ICV) is the leading venture capital fund dedicated to providing value added growth capital to exceptional entrepreneurs building Israel’s energy, water and environmental technology leaders. The firm has over $130M under management to date in two funds and has completed 13 investments across diverse cleantech sectors, including waste water treatment, alternative energy generation, energy storage & efficiency, green building, smart grid and in technologies that enable existing industries to work in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner. For more information, please visit www.israelcleantech.com

About b-to-v

b-to-v Partners AG (b-to-v) is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The company serves entrepreneurial private investors who invest their capital, network and expertise in fast-growing companies. By making this pool of capital, contacts and expertise available to portfolio companies, b-to-v has established a new business model in the venture capital and private equity industry. With over 50 members, the b-to-v Investors Circle is the most active club of entrepreneurial private investors in German-speaking Europe. Based on the members’ expertise, b-to-v’s scope of investment comprises more than 30 different industries. It is the goal of the Investors Circle to create value for its portfolio companies and generate significant profits from its investments. b-to-v’s Investors Circle invests about EUR 20m per year in early and expansion stage companies as well as buyout cases. At present, b-to-v is invested in about forty companies. Investments vary between EUR 500k and 3m per deal. b-to-v’s website is www.b-to-v.com