Research Scientist II - Electrochemical Safety Research Institute
Core
Conduct independent research on battery safety, energy storage systems, and novel materials to ensure technical accuracy and support R&D activities.
Role type
Research Scientist II (Electrochemical Safety)
Builds
Safety science knowledge, test protocols, and data-driven solutions for the energy storage and battery value chain.
Domain
Energy storage, battery safety, materials science, electrochemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
battery research laboratory capabilities (glovebox, dry room), materials synthesis (solgel, CVD, ball-milling), materials characterization (PXRD, FTIR, SEM-EDX, TGA-DSC), electrochemical testing (cycling, EIS, CV), cell fabrication and teardown, data analysis, report writing
Preferred skills
thin-film flexible cells, solid-state energy storage, Rietveld refinement, synchrotron/neutron beamtime, related modeling and programming (VBA, python)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute independent research, plan and complete experiments using DOE methodology, analyze laboratory test results to determine trends, conduct material synthesis and characterization, communicate research outcomes through reports and presentations, assist with grant and proposal writing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC