“Electrochemist (Junior and/or Senior)”

Agora Energy Technologies; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in Vancouver is seeking a driven Electrochemist, either junior or senior. This role involves R&D in battery chemistry and design, ideal for candidates with a strong background in electrochemistry and hands-on experience with battery technologies. The position requires a Ph.D. or M.Sc. along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge energy solutions and CO₂ capture technologies, with opportunities to contribute to significant advancements in the energy storage industry.

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid work permit.
• Minimum of three years of hands‑on experience in flow batteries, fuel cells or electrolyzers.
• Demonstrated ability to devise solutions to technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Engage hands‑on in flow battery cell and stack development.
• Provide project leadership on a range of technical projects.
• Create IP for proof of concept demonstrations.

Skills

Fundamental and applied electrochemistry

AC and DC electrochemical analytical techniques

Programming experience (Python, LabVIEW)

Materials characterization

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Electrochemical Engineering

Tools

Battery test stations

Stack testing

Job description

Job Title: Electrochemist (Junior or Senior)

Education: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Electrochemical Engineering

Experience: 5+ years of combined hands-on post-graduate and/or industrial experience in fuel cells, electrolyzers or flow batteries (for senior level)

Company Overview

AGORA Energy Technologies Ltd., an innovative engineering firm based in Vancouver, is leading the way in the development of innovative solutions for CO 2 capture, conversion and utilization. With a focus on cutting-edge energy generation and energy storage technologies, AGORA’s CO 2 Reductive Capture and CO 2 Redox Flow Battery Technologies have earned global recognition through prestigious grants and awards such as the NRCan’s Energy Innovation Program-Carbon Capture Grant Winner 2025, Grand Winner at Hello Tomorrow France, the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award, the Keeling Curve Prize and NRcan’s Charging the Future Challenge Finalist. As we continue to pave the way for future industries, we are seeking motivated and passionate professionals to join our dynamic team. Our projects involve pioneering CO 2 capture and utilization technologies and innovative battery chemistries, making AGORA an ideal environment for hands-on individuals who thrive in agile start-up settings.

Role

The successful candidate will participate as an individual contributor and as a member of our R&D team and will be involved in the R&D of the battery chemistry, stack design, stack development, and scale-up of our redox flow battery technology. Your role is to take an idea from concept into production.

Requirements

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid work permit.
• Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences & Engineering, or Electrochemical Engineering with a minimum of three years of hands‑on experience in flow batteries, fuel cells or electrolyzers.
• Extensive knowledge of fundamental and applied electrochemistry, including AC and DC electrochemical analytical techniques and related aspects of battery technology.
• Experience in any materials characterization methods is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability and an excellent record of success in addressing fundamental science questions and devising solutions to challenging technical problems with a proven record of high‑impact peer‑reviewed publications and IP that move the field.
• Proven hands‑on experience in product design & prototyping in the battery, fuel cell or electrolyzer fields (experience with redox flow batteries is an asset).
• Familiarity with catalyst synthesis, catalyst deposition and electrode manufacturing techniques, including spraying, electrodeposition, spin coating and Dr. Blade coating methods.
• Familiarity with battery test stations and stack testing.
• Aptitude to convey technical concepts and facilitate scientific discussions through excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Programming experience (experience with Python and LabVIEW is highly desired).
• Experience in the CO 2 utilization field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage hands‑on in flow battery cell and stack development: develop novel active materials, establish electrode formulation, perform electrolyte and membrane development, design battery system and engage in testing.
• Provide project leadership on a range of technical projects.
• Apply engineering tools and models to develop concepts and mature stack and component designs, including linking your models, tools and knowledge to the existing portfolio of design tools and models.
• Create IP and contribute to the creation of a portfolio of ideas and proof of concept demonstration within the company’s technology space.
• Understand the business drivers for the projects you are leading and apply knowledge of engineering to a variety of business‑relevant problems.
• Solve relevant technical problems by initiating your own ideas and driving research projects from inception through completion.
• Participate in the discovery of new business opportunities by providing technical vetting of ideas relevant to the energy storage industry.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and experience leading cross‑disciplinary research teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external customers and academia.
• Work with senior technical staff to design experiments to support root‑cause and corrective action investigations.
• Meet AGORA’s quality standards while maintaining a working knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices, and upholding federal and provincial regulations.
• The candidate must be a self‑starter, self‑motivated and well‑organized person.

Applications must include a COVER LETTER indicating “Electrochemical Engineer” and a CV combined into a single PDF file specifically titled “Electrochemical Engineer_Your-Name”. AGORA appreciates all interest in this position, however, only exceptional shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be required to provide references if selected for an interview.

Join our team

Only eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview.