Research Scientist - Electrochemistry

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) EV arm seeks team members to test battery materials in coin and pouch cells, benchmark properties, and improve cell performance. You will setup and maintain the battery performance lab and analyze materials including cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes.

Experience with electrochemical methods and inorganic synthesis is essential; PhD in electrochemistry or related field or MSc with Li/Na-ion battery experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of battery materials – cathode, anode, electrolyte.
• Hands-on experience with assembly and testing of Li ion cells (coin & pouch type).
• Electrochemical methods – cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, charge / discharge cycling.
• Chemical analysis, Thermal analysis, spectrophotometry, etc.
• Inorganic synthesis, oxides, phosphates, silicates of alkali and transition metals.

Responsibilities

• Testing of battery materials in Coin / Pouch cell configurations.
• Benchmarking of properties / performance with expected standards.
• Improvements to existing cell performances.
• Setup / maintenance of battery performance lab.

Skills

Battery materials

Li-ion testing

Electrochemical methods

Chemical analysis

Lab maintenance

Education

PhD in Electrochemistry

MSc in Chemistry

Tools

Cyclic voltammetry

Impedance spectroscopy

Charge/discharge cycling

Thermal analysis

Job description

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) is an Indian Chemicals Company with over 30 years of expertise in Fluorine Chemistry. GFL holds domain expertise in Fluoropolymers, Fluorospecialities, Refrigerants and Chemicals, catering to the material requirements of modern world. We leverage our competencies in Fluorine-based products through product innovation and customer partnerships in diverse end-use markets. Impacting mobility, telecommunications, healthcare and architecture, we constantly challenge ourselves to find solutions to some of the most demanding applications.

GFCL EV is a wholly owned subsidiary of GFL.

Job Accountability

We are actively looking for credible team members who would be primarily responsible for:

• 1. Testing of battery materials in Coin / Pouch cell configurations
• 2. Benchmarking of properties / performance with expected standards
• 3. Improvements to existing cell performances
• 4. Setup / maintenance of battery performance lab

• Knowledge of battery materials – cathode, anode, electrolyte
• Hands-on experience with assembly and testing of Li ion cells (coin & pouch type)
• Electrochemical methods – cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, charge / discharge cycling
• Chemical analysis, Thermal analysis, spectrophotometry, etc.
• Inorganic synthesis, especially oxides, phosphates, silicates of alkali and transition metals.

Educational Requirements

Candidates holding a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry/Inorganic Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry or MSc. with experience of Li/Na ion batteries will be preferred.

Skills and Expertise

• Good analytical ability and having exposure to root cause analysis
• Proper understanding of Chemistry and operational issues
• Require innovative approaches for research/analysis for new lab
• Good communication skills and team building approach
• Adequate understanding with cross functional departments.