Lead Research Scientist I, Battery Safety - Electrochemical Safety Research Institute
Core
Leads and executes electrochemical battery safety and energy storage research to advance safer energy storage systems through science.
Role type
Lead Research Scientist (Battery Safety)
Builds
Safer energy storage systems, research findings, and safety protocols for the battery value chain
Domain
Energy storage, battery safety, electrochemical engineering
Required skills
electrochemical engineering, thermal runaway analysis, fire behavior modeling, materials science, cell safety, manufacturing diagnostics, charging technologies, system-level risk assessment, experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing
Preferred skills
independent problem-solving, first-principles thinking, collaboration with external partners, conference participation
Technologies
thermal runaway testing equipment, fire behavior simulation tools, advanced instrumentation
Responsibilities
Conduct energy-storage research projects focused on safety; investigate scientific challenges from thermal runaway to system-level risks; identify fundamental knowledge gaps in battery safety; plan, design, and execute battery safety experiments and testing protocols; collaborate with outside research partners; contribute to high-impact papers and reports
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with strategic impact