Location: Cambridge, UK
Department: R&D / Advanced Battery Development
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Battery Scientist/Engineer to lead the development of next-generation semi-solid, quasi-solid, and all-solid-state batteries in pouch cell format. This role focuses on interfacial engineering, particularly involving metallic anodes, and requires deep expertise in both lithium and sodium battery chemistries.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize semi-solid, quasi-solid, and all-solid-state battery systems in pouch cell configurations
- Conduct in-depth interface analysis between solid electrolytes and metallic anodes (e.g., Li, Na), including interphase formation and stability
- Develop strategies to improve interfacial kinetics, reduce impedance, and enhance cycle life and safety
- Evaluate and optimize electrolyte formulations (polymer, hybrid, or inorganic) for compatibility with high-energy systems
- Lead metallic anode integration, including dendrite suppression and plating/stripping efficiency
- Design and execute electrochemical testing protocols (EIS, cycling, rate capability, etc.)
- Collaborate with materials scientists and engineering teams to scale from lab to prototype cells
- Analyze failure mechanisms and implement performance improvements
- Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to IP and publications
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience working with lithium and/or sodium battery chemistries
- Hands-on experience with solid-state, semi-solid, or quasi-solid battery systems
- Strong understanding of interfaces in battery systems, especially solid electrolyte–metal anode interactions
- Experience with pouch cell design, assembly, and testing
- Proficiency in electrochemical characterization techniques (e.g., EIS, CV, galvanostatic cycling)
- Familiarity with advanced characterization tools (SEM, XPS, TEM, etc.) for interface analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with metallic lithium and/or sodium anodes
- Knowledge of dendrite mitigation strategies and interfacial coatings
- Background in polymer electrolytes or hybrid solid electrolytes
- Experience scaling battery technologies from lab to pilot level
- Track record of patents or publications in advanced battery technologies
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery technologies
- Collaborative and innovation-driven environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Career growth in a rapidly evolving field