Senior Electrochemist

Brightsmith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a talented electrochemistry researcher to join a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing next-generation energy technologies. You will design and run electrochemical experiments, analyse complex data, and contribute to technology development from lab to deployment.

The role involves applying CV, EIS, chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry, collaborating across disciplines, and supporting scale-up and technology transfer in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrochemical testing and characterisation techniques.
• Experience designing experiments and analysing complex datasets.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyse electrochemical experiments to support technology development.
• Apply techniques including cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry.
• Develop and optimise electrochemical systems, materials, and processes.
• Interpret experimental data and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and external partners to deliver project objectives.
• Support scale-up activities and technology transfer from laboratory research through to commercial implementation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrochemical testing

Experimental design

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrochemistry / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Origin

Job description

Brightsmith are pleased to be partnering with an innovative clean technology company developing advanced solutions within the energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of electrochemical innovation, contributing to the development, optimisation, and scale-up of next-generation technologies. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, working on complex technical challenges and supporting the transition of novel electrochemical solutions from research through to commercial deployment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, execute, and analyse electrochemical experiments to support technology development.
• Apply techniques including cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), chronoamperometry, and chronopotentiometry.
• Develop and optimise electrochemical systems, materials, and processes.
• Interpret experimental data and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and external partners to deliver project objectives.
• Support scale-up activities and technology transfer from laboratory research through to commercial implementation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

What we are looking for:

• MSc or PhD in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands‑on experience with electrochemical testing and characterisation techniques.
• Experience designing experiments and analysing complex datasets.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Strongly desirable:

• Experience in areas such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolysers, electrocatalysis, corrosion science, carbon capture, or energy storage technologies.
• Knowledge of materials characterisation techniques.
• Experience with data analysis and modelling tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Origin.
• Experience in industrial R&D, scale‑up, or technology commercialisation environments.