Energy Storage | R&D Specialist

MastarRec; Cambridge; Híbrido; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Professional development and training

Resumo da oferta

MastarRec in Cambridge is seeking a highly skilled battery Technology Expert to join its Sustainable Energy team. You will lead research, development, and optimization of advanced battery systems, focusing on lithium-ion, solid-state, or next-generation chemistries.

You will work with cross-functional teams, design experiments, analyze electrochemical data, and contribute to papers and patents while advancing energy storage for renewable integration and electric mobility.

Qualificações

• Deep understanding of electrochemistry, battery materials, and energy storage systems.
• Hands-on experience with lithium-ion, solid-state, or lithium-sulfur battery technology.
• Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS) and safety protocols.
• Strong analytical skills in battery performance, cycle life, and failure modes.
• Proficiency in lab instrumentation, test automation, and data interpretation tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead research and development of advanced battery technologies, including material selection, cell design, and performance testing.
• Analyze electrochemical data to improve battery performance, safety, and longevity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including materials scientists, manufacturing engineers, and product managers.
• Design experiments to evaluate battery degradation, thermal behaviour, and charging protocols.
• Develop simulation models and testing frameworks for battery performance optimization.
• Contribute to technical papers, patents, and industry white papers.
• Evaluate new suppliers and materials for integration into battery systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and environmental requirements.

Conhecimentos

Electrochemistry

Battery materials

Energy storage systems

Lithium-ion

Solid-state

Lithium-sulfur

BMS awareness

Ferramentas

Lab instrumentation

Test automation

Data interpretation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Cambridge, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/12/2025

• Salary £65,000 – £90,000 / year (Depending on Experience)
• City Cambridge
• Province Cambridgeshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code CB24

About Us

MastarRec is a specialist recruitment and staffing agency supporting high-growth and technology-driven industries across the United Kingdom, the United States, and global markets. We partner with organizations to deliver tailored staffing solutions focused on quality, integrity, and long-term value for both clients and candidates.

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced batteryTechnology Expert to join a cutting-edge team in the Sustainable Energy sector. You’ll play a critical role in the research, development, andoptimization of advanced battery systems, with a focus on lithium-ion, solid-state, or next-generation chemistries. This role is ideal.For a hands-on engineer or scientist with a passion for innovation in energystorage, renewable integration, and electric mobility.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadresearch and development of advanced battery technologies,including material selection, cell design, and performance testing
  
• Analyseelectrochemical data to improve battery performance, safety, and longevity
  
• Collaboratewith cross-functional teams including materials scientists, manufacturingengineers, and product managers
  
• Designexperiments to evaluate battery degradation, thermal behaviour,and charging protocols
  
• Developsimulation models and testing frameworks for battery performanceoptimization
  
• Contributeto technical papers, patents, and industry white papers
  
• Evaluatenew suppliers and materials for integration into battery systems
  
• Ensurecompliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and environmentalrequirements
  

Requirements

Required Skills

• Deepunderstanding of electrochemistry, battery materials, and energystorage systems
  
• Hands-onexperience with lithium-ion, solid-state, or lithium-sulfur battery technology
  
• Familiaritywith battery management systems (BMS) and safety protocols
  
• Stronganalytical skills in battery performance, cycle life, and failure modes
  
• Proficiencyin lab instrumentation, test automation, and data interpretation tools
  

Desired Skills

• Experiencewith simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python)
  
• PhDin materials science, electrochemistry, chemicalengineering, or related field
  
• Knowledgeof energy markets, EV battery trends, and grid-scalestorage
  
• Experiencein scale-up, manufacturing process development, or industrialR&D partnerships
  
• Publishedresearch or filed patents in relevant areas
  
• Competitivesalary and annual performance bonus
  
• Hybridworking model with flexible hours
  
• Accessto advanced lab and R&D facilities
  
• Privatemedical insurance and company pension scheme
  
• Professionaldevelopment and training support
  
• Opportunityto work on mission-critical projects in green energy innovation
  
• Sponsorshipfor patents and research publications