Senior Research Scientist - Battery Materials

Centre for Process Innovation; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Nanomaterials and Composites team. The role involves providing technical expertise in battery materials and leading complex projects. Candidates should have a strong educational background in a scientific discipline and significant industrial experience, particularly in battery materials. The position offers competitive compensation of £37,000 to £45,000 and 36 days holiday, along with additional benefits including a generous pension scheme and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level industrial experience in battery materials.
• Evidence of complex problem-solving and innovative solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on complex projects.
• Identify new technical developments for innovation.
• Build networks with stakeholders and research organizations.

Skills

Battery Materials expertise

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

HNC/Foundation Degree in Scientific/Engineering discipline

Degree/Master’s/PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

CPI has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join its established and growing Nanomaterials and Composites team within the wider Formulation Technology team, based at our state‑of‑the‑art National Formulation Centre in Sedgefield. Reporting to the Manager—Nanomaterials and Composites, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise and leadership in small and medium‑scale projects, contributing to innovation and development activities across the technology team.

Key Projects

• The HISTORY Project: next‑generation battery innovations for the UK EV industry
• CatContiCryst: accelerating battery innovation for the UK EV industry
• LiNa Energy: advancing safer, more sustainable battery technology

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on complex projects, providing expert advice and solutions.
• Identify new technical developments and translate them into opportunities for innovation.
• Build and maintain networks with external stakeholders, customers, and research organisations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues across the organisation.
• Plan and execute experimental/pilot scale runs, analyse and report results.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety, Health, Environmental (SHE) and quality standards.
• Contribute to business development opportunities and proposal/project development.
• Document technical data, methodologies, and decisions in agreed formats.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/Foundation Degree level (or equivalent) in a Scientific/Engineering discipline plus significant senior‑level industrial experience; OR Degree/Master’s/PhD level with relevant industrial experience.
• Significant technical expertise in Battery Materials (or similar transferable experience). Evidence of complex problem‑solving and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated mastery of principles and practices in battery materials and associated application testing.
• Ability to take responsibility for diverse technical activities using initiative and judgement in complex situations.
• Evidence of building networks and knowledge‑sharing practices across teams and organisations.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and decision‑making skills.
• Optional: Chartered status with a relevant professional institution; evidence of technical expertise in inorganic materials beyond battery/energy materials/electrochemistry; active member of a professional body.

Benefits

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays (plus holiday purchasing scheme).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes.
• Flexible working.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Free parking.

Compensation

£37,000‑£45,000 (Senior Scientist 1) / up to £51,200 (Senior Scientist 2).

Commencement of employment is conditional on demonstrating right to work in the UK; sponsorship may be available.