Senior Battery Materials Scientist: Electrochemistry

SRG

Sedgefield

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

SRG, based at the National Formulation Centre in Sedgefield, seeks Senior Research Scientists (Levels 1 & 2) to lead battery materials projects. You will drive technical delivery, develop materials and processes, and engage with partners to advance energy storage capabilities.

Requires a degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Physics, or related fields, with substantial battery materials experience.

Qualifications

Degree, Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Physics or related field.
Significant experience in battery materials, electrochemistry, or inorganic materials development.
Experience leading technical projects and solving complex scientific challenges.
Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and influence project direction.

Responsibilities

Lead technical delivery across medium to large-scale customer and collaborative R&D projects.
Develop and scale-up advanced battery materials and processes.
Build and maintain networks with industrial partners, customers, academic collaborators, and research organisations; act as a credible external representative.
Coach and mentor colleagues; contribute to long-term battery materials capability growth.
Ensure safety, quality & compliance; maintain high standards of technical documentation and reporting.