Synthetic Chemist - Battery Technology - Cambridge
A growing scientific technology house based in Cambridge is expanding and is actively looking to strengthen its in‑house research team by hiring a Synthetic Chemist to work on novel battery technologies.
As a Synthetic Chemist, you will develop the company’s next‑generation energy storage materials. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to maximise battery‑material performance and contribute to developing a deep understanding of the key structure–property relationships in functional battery materials and materials formulations.
Responsibilities
* Synthesis and chemical analysis of organic chemistry targets.
* Formulation of functional material inks and pastes and their pre‑device fabrication physical characterisation.
* Creative contributions to brainstorms, studies, and project meeting discussions.
* Proposal and design of novel materials and recommendations to solve chemical synthetic issues.
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymers, complemented by a PhD in Chemistry.
* Experience with battery technologies or electrochemical techniques is a significant advantage.
* Ideally a candidate who is finishing or has recently completed a PhD, or has 1‑2 years of industry or post‑doctoral experience.
Benefits
The company offers a highly competitive salary, a 10% signing bonus, a benefits package, and excellent career‑progression opportunities with a chance to work on leading‑edge technologies.
Contract
This is a 2‑year fixed‑term contract with possibilities for future roles within the organisation.
How to Apply
For more information, make an application now and a member of our team will be in touch with more details confidentially.
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