Senior Materials Scientist, R&D
Core
Develop next-generation gas diffusion electrodes for iron-air energy storage technology to support high-volume manufacturing and grid-scale battery cells.
Role type
Senior IC materials scientist (electrochemical characterization & fabrication)
Builds
Gas diffusion electrodes for iron-air batteries
Domain
Energy storage / Electrochemistry / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Porous/coated/multiphase material development, Electrochemical characterization (EIS, polarization), Electrode fabrication (extrusion, spray coating), Porosity analysis (SEM, porosimetry, pycnometry), Failure mode identification, Design iteration
Preferred skills
Experience with fuel cell GDLs or catalyst layers, Battery electrode development
Technologies
SEM, Mercury porosimetry, Nitrogen porosimetry, Helium pycnometry, Contact angle measurement, EIS, Polarization
Responsibilities
Develop and iterate gas diffusion electrode formulations, Apply physical and electrochemical characterization to identify failure modes, Coordinate build-and-test campaigns across scientists and technicians, Maintain electrochemical infrastructure to sustain test throughput, Collaborate with design partners to align electrode development with cell requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC