Senior Electrochemist

Evolve Scientific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Mentor junior scientists

Permanent role in Sydney

Job summary

Evolve Scientific Recruitment in Alexandria, Sydney, seeks an experienced Electrochemist to lead day-to-day R&D, drive programs from lab to pilot scale, and mentor junior staff. The role focuses on advancing magnet-decrepitation technology through rigorous electrochemical investigation and data-driven decision making.

You will apply CV, LSV and EIS techniques to solve complex challenges, interpret results, and support scale-up for commercial deployment in a collaborative, innovation-driven

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrochemistry or related field required.
• Hands-on electrochemistry in research/tech development.
• Experience with CV/LSV/EIS and data interpretation.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of electrochemical R&D programs and milestones.
• Design and conduct electrochemical experiments using CV, LSV, EIS.
• Analyze electrochemical data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Investigate electrode kinetics, overpotential, and charge transfer mechanisms.
• Develop DoE studies and validation protocols.
• Translate bench-scale findings into pilot-scale improvements.
• Mentor junior scientists and technical staff.
• Prepare technical reports and leadership presentations.

Skills

Electrochemistry expert

Leadership

Data analysis

Scientific communication

DoE design

Education

PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

CV

LSV

EIS

Job description

1d ago , from Evolve Scientific Recruitment

Lead development of rare earth NdFeB magnet-decrepitation tech.
Drive electrochemical R&D from lab through pilot scale.
Apply CV, LSV and EIS to solve complex technical challenges.

About the company/role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrochemist to lead day-to-day R&D activities, drive experimental programs, and provide technical leadership across laboratory and pilot-scale development projects. Based in Alexandria, Sydney, the role combines hands-on electrochemistry, team leadership, data-driven decision-making, and process scale-up. A key focus of the position will be advancing the company's magnet-decrepitation technology, developing a deep understanding of electrochemical processes, hydrogen-metal interactions, and scale-up pathways to support commercial deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of electrochemical R&D programs and technical milestones.
• Design and conduct electrochemical experiments using CV, LSV, EIS and related techniques.
• Analyse electrochemical data and provide evidence-based technical recommendations.
• Investigate electrode behaviour, charge transfer processes and reaction mechanisms.
• Develop robust experimental plans, DoE studies and validation protocols.
• Translate bench-scale findings into pilot-scale process improvements.
• Mentor and supervise junior scientists and technical staff.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations for leadership.

Skills/experience:

• PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on electrochemistry experience within research or technology development.
• Practical expertise with Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).
• Strong understanding of electrode kinetics, overpotential, current density and charge transfer mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to design rigorous experiments and interpret complex datasets.
• Ability to lead technical projects and mentoring scientific teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Hydrogen evolution, hydrogen insertion or metal hydride systems.
• KOH or alkaline electrochemistry experience.
• Corrosion, metal or alloy electrochemistry.
• Expertise in rare-earth materials, metallic powders or recycling processes.
• Bench-to-pilot scale-up experience.
• Coating removal, etching or surface treatment processes.
• Previous team leadership or coaching experience.

Culture/Benefits.

• Senior technical leadership opportunity.
• Ability to influence technology development and scale-up activities.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture with exposure to cutting-edge electrochemical technologies.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop emerging technical talent.
• Full-time permanent role based in Alexandria, Sydney