Job Description
A senior scientist role focused on experimental validation and research in advanced lithium battery materials, including electrolyte development and electrochemical testing, to support AI-driven materials discovery and innovation in battery technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute experiments on advanced Lithium battery systems, including solid-state and Li-ion chemistry.
- Conduct electrolyte R&D focusing on additive optimization and SEI engineering to improve battery performance and safety.
- Oversee the complete battery development lifecycle from raw material chemistry to prototype validation.
- Perform advanced electrochemical testing and characterization to define safety and performance metrics.
- Generate structured, high-quality data from experiments for training AI/ML models.
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate experimental data with computational models for material design and screening.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field, or a background in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering with a strong materials focus
- Deep, hands-on expertise in Lithium battery chemistry, including fundamental understanding of Li-ion and solid-state systems
- Proficiency in advanced electrochemical testing and materials characterization techniques
- Proven experience in electrolyte formulation, additive optimization, and SEI engineering
- Experience managing the full battery development lifecycle, including raw-material chemistry, electrode fabrication, electrochemical testing, and prototype validation
- Demonstrated experience working in a hybrid computational modeling and experimental validation capacity
- Direct experience or strong understanding of the application of AI ML models to materials informatics, molecular property prediction, and multi-physics simulations
Benefits & Perks
highly competitive salary
comprehensive health coverage
attractive equity stock options program
opportunity to contribute to meaningful scientific projects with broad public impact
dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment
significant opportunities for professional growth and career development
access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies
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