Lead Research Scientist I, New Materials - Electrochemical Safety Research Institute
Core
Lead and execute electrochemical battery safety and energy storage research to address complex scientific challenges like thermal runaway, fire behavior, and material safety.
Role type
Lead Research Scientist (Electrochemical Safety & New Materials)
Builds
Safer energy storage technologies, innovative material solutions, and scientific knowledge for the battery value chain.
Domain
Energy storage, battery safety, electrochemical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
electrochemical engineering, energy storage science, thermal runaway physics, experimental design, data analysis, instrument programming, scientific writing, independent problem-solving
Preferred skills
high-temperature LFP battery expertise, electrolyte development, scalable recycling technologies, advanced instrument design
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Lead energy-storage material research projects focused on safety; investigate high-temperature LFP batteries and electrolytes; identify knowledge gaps in battery safety and recycling; plan and execute battery safety experiments; collaborate with external research partners; contribute to research analysis and technical execution.
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with strategic impact