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Senior Scientist, Material Characterization

SES
Shanghai, China
Full Time
Posted November 21, 2025
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Job Description

The Senior Scientist in Material Characterization is responsible for leading materials analysis and validation activities related to battery materials, interpreting analytical data to understand performance and failure modes, and supporting the development of lithium-metal anode technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead materials characterization and validation activities for battery materials.
  • Procure analytical equipment as needed.
  • Analyze chemical, physical, and thermal properties of battery materials and their interactions.
  • Interpret analytical data to understand mechanisms and performance failure modes.
  • Develop mechanistic understanding of Li-metal anode cell performance.

Requirements

  • Doctorate in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields with 5 years of industrial academic experience
  • Expertise and experience in operating and maintaining analytical instruments including but not limited to GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, and NMR
  • Experience working with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry room
  • Experience in electrochemistry, specifically on lithium-ion batteries
  • Ability to analyze data and draw deeper conclusions from analytical data
  • Ability to communicate new concepts and draw insight from discussions with coworkers
  • Demonstrable track record of learning new technologies quickly and using your skillset to have a tangible impact in a short time frame
  • A technical leader with the ability to positively influence peers and bring the team together
  • Understanding terminologies in Materials Science field
  • Ability to read documents and have conversation in English

Benefits & Perks

Work environment perks such as operating and maintaining analytical instruments including GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, and NMR
Opportunities for professional development through working with advanced analytical equipment and materials science concepts

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