Battery Materials R&D Researcher – Critical Minerals

NREL; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NLR's Battery Materials Group seeks a seasoned Researcher to advance materials for battery applications and critical minerals. The role involves leading projects, mentoring junior researchers, and shaping experimental directions from concept to publication.

Candidates will develop experiments, synthesize and test materials, analyze electrochemical data, and contribute to proposals with external sponsors while collaborating across teams in Golden, Colorado.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's with years of experience in engineering/chemistry/materials/physics.
• Experience leading research projects and mentoring researchers.
• Ability to develop experiments and analyze complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead experiments for battery materials and critical minerals projects.
• Mentor junior researchers and coordinate project tasks.
• Prepare publications and reports for dissemination.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

PhD in engineering/chemistry/materials/physics

Master's degree + 3+ years of experience

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years of experience

Tools

Python

Matlab

Igor Pro

Job description

NLR's Battery Materials Group seeks a seasoned Researcher to advance materials for battery applications and critical minerals. The role involves leading projects, mentoring junior researchers, and shaping experimental directions from concept to publication.

Candidates will develop experiments, synthesize and test materials, analyze electrochemical data, and contribute to proposals with external sponsors while collaborating across teams in Golden, Colorado.