Job Title: Metal Anode Engineer – Sodium Batteries Location: Cambridge, UK Department: R&D / Advanced Battery Development Type: Full-time About the Role We are looking for a talented Metal Anode Engineer specializing in sodium-based battery systems to drive the development and optimization of high-performance metallic sodium anodes. This role focuses on interfacial stability, plating/stripping behavior, and dendrite mitigation, supporting next-generation sodium-ion and sodium metal battery technologies. Key Responsibilities Design and develop metallic sodium anodes for advanced battery systems (liquid, semi-solid, and solid-state) Investigate and optimize Na plating/stripping mechanisms to improve coulombic efficiency and cycle life Analyze and engineer solid electrolyte interphases (SEI) for stability and performance Develop strategies to suppress dendrite formation and enhance safety Evaluate compatibility between sodium metal and various electrolytes (liquid, polymer, solid) Conduct electrochemical testing (cycling, EIS, rate capability, symmetric cells, etc.) Perform failure analysis and identify degradation mechanisms Collaborate with electrolyte, cathode, and cell engineering teams to integrate sodium anodes into full cells (including pouch format) Support scale-up from lab experiments to prototype cells Contribute to IP development, technical reports, and publications Required Qualifications Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field Hands-on experience with sodium battery chemistries (sodium-ion or sodium metal) Strong understanding of metal anode behavior, including plating/stripping and interfacial phenomena Experience with electrochemical characterization techniques (EIS, CV, galvanostatic cycling) Familiarity with air-sensitive material handling (e.g., glovebox operation) Knowledge of SEI formation and interfacial engineering Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with metallic sodium anodes Experience in dendrite mitigation strategies (coatings, 3D hosts, electrolyte engineering) Background in solid-state or polymer electrolyte systems Experience with advanced characterization techniques (SEM, XPS, TEM, AFM, etc.) Familiarity with pouch cell assembly and testing Track record of patents or publications in battery materials What We Offer Opportunity to work on next-generation sodium battery technologies Fast-paced, innovation-driven environment Competitive compensation and benefits Strong potential for career growth and technical leadership