CareerPlan

Lead Research Scientist I, New Materials - Electrochemical Safety Research Institute

Rockville, MDFull-time2026-09-14 → 2026-11-12
On-site

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 (New Materials)

Builds

Safer energy storage technologies and innovative material solutions

Domain

Energy storage / Battery safety / Electrochemical engineering

Required skills

Electrochemical engineering, Energy storage science, Safety science, Experimental design, Data analysis, Instrument design, Scientific leadership, Independent problem-solving, Technical writing, Stakeholder collaboration

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct energy-storage material research projects focused on safety; Investigate complex scientific challenges related to high-temperature LFP batteries and electrolytes; Identify fundamental knowledge gaps in battery safety and energy storage systems; Plan, design, and execute battery safety experiments and testing protocols; Collaborate with outside research partners; Contribute to and lead research analysis and experimental design of battery safety research programs.

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with strategic impact