Senior Electrochemist: Scale-Up Scientist in Clean Tech

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 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.