Battery Research Scientist - On-Site, Secret Clearance

Precise Systems, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee-managed leave

Professional growth

Job summary

Precise Systems is seeking a Battery Research Scientist to advance testing and characterization of multiple rechargeable battery chemistries, including lithium-metal and lithium-ion, with on-site support in Washington, DC. The role requires a PhD in engineering and 3–5 years of post-doctoral experience in electrochemical methods.

You will design experiments, collect and analyze large data sets, and communicate findings through technical reports, journals, and conference presentations,

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years of post-doctoral research demonstrating mastery of the subject matter.
• Hands-on laboratory expertise in battery electrode preparation and electrochemical testing including lithium-based chemistries.
• Expertise in ex situ materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, XPS, and vibrational spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental plans to assess performance and degradation of electrochemical cells.
• Collect and analyze large datasets and communicate progress to a interdisciplinary team; summarize findings in reports and publications.

Skills

Electrochemical testing

Operando spectroscopy

Battery prep

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Engineering from an accredited university

Tools

XRD

SEM

XPS

Vibrational spectroscopy

Job description

Precise Systems is seeking a Battery Research Scientist to advance testing and characterization of multiple rechargeable battery chemistries, including lithium-metal and lithium-ion, with on-site support in Washington, DC. The role requires a PhD in engineering and 3–5 years of post-doctoral experience in electrochemical methods.

You will design experiments, collect and analyze large data sets, and communicate findings through technical reports, journals, and conference presentations,