Solid-State Battery Electrolyte Scientist

TaiSan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

Career growth in a rapidly evolving field

Job summary

TaiSan is seeking a Solid-State Electrolyte Scientist to lead the development of next-generation battery technologies in Cambridge, UK. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Materials Science, hands-on experience with lithium/sodium battery systems, and a strong understanding of solid electrolyte-metal anode interactions. Responsibilities include optimizing battery systems, conducting interface analysis, and collaborating with teams to scale technologies. We offer competitive compensation and career growth in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with lithium and/or sodium battery chemistries.
• Hands-on experience with solid-state, semi-solid, or quasi-solid battery systems.
• Strong understanding of interfaces in battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize semi-solid and all-solid-state battery systems.
• Conduct in-depth interface analysis between solid electrolytes and metallic anodes.
• Develop strategies to improve interfacial kinetics and enhance cycle life.

Skills

Experience with lithium and/or sodium battery chemistries

Understanding of interfaces in battery systems

Proficiency in electrochemical characterization techniques

Hands-on experience with solid-state battery systems

Familiarity with advanced characterization tools

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SEM

XPS

TEM

Job description

TaiSan is seeking a Solid-State Electrolyte Scientist to lead the development of next-generation battery technologies in Cambridge, UK. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Materials Science, hands-on experience with lithium/sodium battery systems, and a strong understanding of solid electrolyte-metal anode interactions. Responsibilities include optimizing battery systems, conducting interface analysis, and collaborating with teams to scale technologies. We offer competitive compensation and career growth in a dynamic field.