Battery Materials Scientist – ARPA‑E Project Lead

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Associate Research Scientist at Northeastern University will conduct integrated experimental and theoretical research on the mechano-electrochemical behavior of battery materials, electrodes, and cells in a Boston setting. The role combines hands‑on fabrication, characterization, rigorous data analysis, AI, and new material development.

The position involves leading an ARPA‑E funded project with Saint‑Gobain, developing advanced recycling technologies, and writing proposals for NSF, DOE, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrochemistry and battery materials; ability to fabricate and test battery cells.
• Familiarity with chemo‑mechanics and coupled electrochemical–mechanical phenomena; design and execute experiments.
• Experience with data analysis, modeling, and possibly AI methods for energy storage research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ARPA‑E project collaborating with Saint‑Gobain on battery lifetime extension.
• Develop new technologies for lithium extraction and direct recycling of battery electrodes.
• Write proposals with the PI for NSF, DOE, and other funding agencies.
• Act as lab manager covering safety and training of students in battery manufacturing skills.
• Document findings via publications, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery materials

Data analysis

In situ characterization

Modeling/physics-based

Education

Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science

Tools

Computational tools for data analysis/simulation

Job description

Associate Research Scientist at Northeastern University will conduct integrated experimental and theoretical research on the mechano-electrochemical behavior of battery materials, electrodes, and cells in a Boston setting. The role combines hands‑on fabrication, characterization, rigorous data analysis, AI, and new material development.

The position involves leading an ARPA‑E funded project with Saint‑Gobain, developing advanced recycling technologies, and writing proposals for NSF, DOE, and