R&D Electrochemical Scientist

An opportunity has arisen for an R&D Electrochemical Scientist to work within R&D and engineering teams based in the SW area.

Duties:

• Designing research experiments towards the optimization of electrochemical processes
• Conducting experiments on existing electrochemical testing setup.
• Improvement and maintenance of the existing experimental testing
• Collaborating with the R&D team and the engineering team for the development activities of full-scale industrial experiments.
• Developing experimental protocols related to the characterization of electrochemical properties.
• Conducting research with large data sets.

Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate will have MSc, PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with 3-4 years working experience in electrochemical research or engineering environment.
• The Electrochemist will have strong theoretical background in electrochemistry with proven ability to perform data analysis and modelling.
• The Electrochemist will be expected to have experience or good knowledge of materials characterisation, experimental electrochemical cell setup, data analysis and also, ability to independently plan and implement research programs.

The individual will have good interpersonal and communication skills with the following attributes:

• Self-motivated with good initiative
• The ability to work accurately.
• A keen eye for detail
• Flexibility
• A good team player
• Capable of working under pressure
• Skills: R & D, Project management, Electrochemistry, Sensors, Metallurgy, Laboratory, Material characterisation

To apply for this position, candidates must be living in the UK and be eligible to work