• R&D Program Leadership
• Direct complex electrolyte R&D programs focused on next-generation battery systems, ensuring alignment with customer and product requirements (e.g., safety, cyclability, low/high temperature performance).
• Lead multi-R&D teams composed of chemists, data scientists, and engineers to achieve key innovation milestones.
• Define the materials innovation roadmap, particularly related to electrolyte formulation and interfacial science.
• Experimental Validation & Data Generation
• Oversee SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interphase) engineering and additive optimization programs, leveraging expertise in fundamental materials chemistry.
• Lead cell-level validation and the integration of new electrolytes into prototype cells.
• Produce high-quality, experimentally validated battery component data, guiding AI model training by ensuring data quality, experimental reproducibility, and comprehensive parameter space coverage (Data-driven experimentation).
• AI Integration & Tools
• Utilize molecular informatic tools to accelerate battery component optimization cycles, effectively bridging experimental data with AI-generated candidates.
• Industry Focus: Previous experience at leading battery manufacturers, electrolyte R&D teams, or applied materials chemistry labs, especially those focused on next-generation battery and energy storage systems.
• Program Alignment: Strong track record of successfully aligning R&D execution with clear customer and product requirements.
• Informatics Tooling: Ability to use or integrate results from molecular informatic tools for component optimization.
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Salary Range
$180,000
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$200,000 USD
• A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.