Lead Flow Battery Scientist - R&D & Electrolyte Optimization

Rivus Batteries; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

6 weeks vacation

Job summary

Rivus Batteries in Gothenburg, Sweden, is seeking a Flow Battery Expert to lead R&D on aqueous organic flow battery technology. You will design, run and interpret experiments, optimise electrolytes and guide development from lab to pilot scale.

The role demands a PhD and proven experience with flow batteries, electrochemistry and analytical methods. You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with partners, and help shape Rivus' technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Research and/or industrial experience in aqueous organic flow batteries.
• Strong background in electrochemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience designing, planning, and leading independent research projects.
• Experience developing and optimising flow battery electrolytes and/or flow battery systems.
• Experience with analytical and electrochemical techniques (UV-vis, LC-MS, NMR, EIS, CV).
• Strong skills in data analysis and using scientific programming tools (Python, MATLAB).
• Ability to present results clearly, challenge ideas, and lead technical decision-making.
• Ability to lead and deliver complex technical projects with partners and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills and a collaborative, self-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Scientific leadership in the development of Rivus' aqueous organic flow battery technology.
• Leading projects focused on the optimisation of Rivus' organic flow battery electrolytes.
• Designing, leading, and analysing experimental campaigns to improve electrolyte lifetime, energy density, efficiency, and overall battery performance, and translating the findings into new development directions and practical improvements.
• Analysing, processing, and communicating experimental data, including automation through programming scripts and AI tools.
• Guiding the development of new laboratory methodologies and experimental infrastructure.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and providing guidance across multidisciplinary projects.
• Planning and coordination of external R&D collaborations, including interactions with academic partners, consultants, suppliers, and contract research organisations.
• Organisation and active engagement in the work of Rivus' lab.

Skills

Flow batteries

Electrochemistry

Organic chemistry

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Education

PhD in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or closely related field

Tools

UV-vis

LC-MS

NMR

EIS

CV

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Rivus Batteries in Gothenburg, Sweden, is seeking a Flow Battery Expert to lead R&D on aqueous organic flow battery technology. You will design, run and interpret experiments, optimise electrolytes and guide development from lab to pilot scale.

The role demands a PhD and proven experience with flow batteries, electrochemistry and analytical methods. You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with partners, and help shape Rivus' technology roadmap.