Degradation & Lifecycle Scientist

Exoben Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exoben Inc. is seeking a Degradation & Lifecycle Scientist to lead the study of battery aging across Exoben’s platforms. You will identify factors driving performance loss and translate findings into practical improvements for battery design and operation.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in lithium-ion and sodium-ion aging, and the ability to collaborate with electrochemists, materials scientists and engineers to validate models and lifecycle strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, detail-oriented and research-driven capabilities.
• Ability to connect laboratory findings with real-world performance.
• Experience in battery degradation analysis or lifecycle studies.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion and sodium-ion degradation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Study degradation mechanisms in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries.
• Analyze capacity fade, internal resistance growth and performance decline.
• Design experiments to simulate long-term battery usage.
• Collaborate with electrochemists, materials scientists and engineering teams to implement lifecycle improvements.
• Contribute to predictive models for battery aging.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research-driven

Attention to detail

Lab-to-field translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PhD preferred

Job description

United States Full-Time Scientists & Research (R&D)

Specialization: Battery Aging, Degradation Mechanisms and Lifecycle Optimization

Location: United States

Job Type: Full-Time

About Exoben

Exoben Inc. is building a global energy ecosystem powered by advanced batteries, solar systems, energy storage platforms and EV infrastructure.

Our technologies, including LithioX™ and SodioX™, are designed to operate in real-world environments such as high temperatures, unstable grids and heavy daily usage. In these conditions, long-term reliability is not optional. It is essential.

Battery lifecycle is one of the most critical factors in determining system cost, performance and trust. Understanding how batteries degrade over time allows Exoben to design systems that last longer, perform consistently and reduce total cost of ownership.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly analytical and research-driven Degradation & Lifecycle Scientist to lead the study of battery aging across Exoben’s platforms.

In this role, you will investigate how and why battery performance declines over time under different operating conditions.

You will focus on identifying chemical, structural and operational factors that lead to degradation, including temperature effects, charge cycles and material fatigue.

You will work closely with electrochemists, materials scientists and engineering teams to translate your findings into practical improvements in battery design and system operation.

Key Responsibilities

You will study degradation mechanisms in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries.

You will analyze capacity fade, internal resistance growth and performance decline.

You will investigate the impact of temperature, charging patterns and environmental conditions.

You will design experiments to simulate long-term battery usage.

You will identify root causes of failure and performance loss.

You will propose strategies to extend battery lifecycle and improve durability.

You will support validation and long-term testing programs.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to implement lifecycle improvements.

You will contribute to predictive models for battery aging.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage. A PhD is preferred.

You have strong experience in battery degradation analysis or lifecycle studies.

You understand electrochemical aging, material fatigue and system behavior over time.

You are highly analytical, detail-oriented and research-driven.

You are able to connect laboratory findings with real-world performance.

Why This Role Matters

This role ensures Exoben’s batteries are built to last.

You directly improve product reliability, reduce long-term cost and strengthen customer trust.

Your work is critical for scaling Exoben’s systems globally.

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