Senior Battery Scientist

• Support the verification of battery materials supplied by third parties against specification and the due diligence process of ensuring safe use in the facility.
• Liaise with external suppliers covering materials, research, and academic institutes to support the build materials knowledge base.
• Support product quality, component material selection approval and cell material performance validation & test activities.
• Review and write technical papers, participate in customer meetings, and perform testing and analysis to support company activities, including feasibility evaluation.
• Support the creation of safety data sheets (MSDS) for products manufactured.

• A PhD level university education in Materials Engineering, Chemistry or physical sciences or any other related discipline. Exceptional candidates with Master's degree will be considered.
• Significant experience of lithium-ion batteries (ideally automotive but not essential) and their material components.
• Previous research experience in other electrochemical technologies such as fuel cells, semi-conductors, alternative battery/energy storage technologies or supercapacitors.
• Materials synthesis, materials analysis techniques such as SEM, EDX, ICP OES, FTIR etc.
• Ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas.

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