Battery Scientist PhD Preferred

Vida Group International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vida Group International is seeking a highly skilled researcher to advance battery materials and novel chemistries. You will design and run experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to push safety, performance, and manufacturability of next-generation batteries.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, rigorous data interpretation, and the opportunity to contribute to IP while driving improvement from lab to production.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's/bachelor's in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• Deep understanding of electrochemistry, materials science, and battery engineering.
• Knowledge of battery materials, such as electrolytes, salts, solvents, and additives.
• Familiarity with battery failure modes and degradation mechanisms.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with battery testing, cell assembly, and various analytical instruments.
• Software proficiency for modeling battery performance and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Focus on creating new battery materials, exploring novel battery chemistries (e.g., solid-state), and improving existing technologies.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments to test battery performance, materials, and designs.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to draw conclusions, optimize processes, and identify limitations.
• Address technical challenges related to battery efficiency, lifespan, safety, and manufacturing.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product developers, and other scientists, to integrate new technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations of research findings.
• Oversee lab operations, maintain equipment, ensure safety compliance, and manage inventory.
• Propose and develop innovative solutions to complex problems in the battery field and contribute to intellectual property.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Materials science

Battery engineering principles

Data analysis

Experiment design

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

PhD or Master's/Bachelor's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

Analytical instruments

Battery testing equipment

Modeling software

Job description

• Focus on creating new battery materials, exploring novel battery chemistries (e.g., solid-state), and improving existing technologies.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments to test battery performance, materials, and designs.
• Data Analysis:
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to draw conclusions, optimize processes, and identify limitations.
• Problem-Solving:
• Address technical challenges related to battery efficiency, lifespan, safety, and manufacturing.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product developers, and other scientists, to integrate new technologies.
• Documentation:
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations of research findings.
• Oversee lab operations, maintain equipment, ensure safety compliance, and manage inventory.
• Propose and develop innovative solutions to complex problems in the battery field and contribute to intellectual property.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Educational Background:
• A PhD or master's/bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field is typically required.
• Technical Expertise:
• Deep understanding of electrochemistry, materials science, and battery engineering principles.
• Knowledge of battery materials, such as electrolytes, salts, solvents, and additives.
• Familiarity with battery failure modes and degradation mechanisms.
• Analytical Skills:
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Laboratory Skills:
• Hands-on experience with battery testing, cell assembly, and various analytical instruments.
• Software Proficiency:
• Skill with software for modeling battery performance and analyzing data is often needed.