Energy Density Optimization Researcher

Exoben Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Exoben is seeking an Energy Density Optimization Researcher to advance battery performance across materials, cell design and system architecture, ensuring safety and cost balance.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate research into scalable solutions, analyze materials, optimize cathode, anode and electrolytes, and drive energy density improvements for next-generation power systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; master's or PhD advantageous.
• Experience in battery research or energy system optimization.
• Understanding of material performance and system design metrics.
• Analytical, innovative and results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze battery materials and structures to improve energy density.
• Optimize cathode, anode and electrolyte combinations.
• Evaluate cell design and architecture for performance gains.
• Balance energy density with safety and thermal stability.
• Conduct modeling and experimental validation.
• Identify trade-offs between cost, performance and durability.
• Contribute to next-generation battery designs.
• Support scaling of optimized designs into production.

Skills

Battery research

Energy optimization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science/engineering/physics

Master's degree preferred

PhD preferred

Job description

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

Specialization: Energy Density Improvement, Material Optimization and System-Level Performance

Location: United States

Job Type: Full-Time

About Exoben

Exoben is focused on building high-performance energy systems that deliver more power in smaller, lighter and more efficient formats.

Energy density is a key driver of this performance. It determines how much energy can be stored within a given size or weight, directly impacting EV range, storage capacity and system efficiency.

Improving energy density is essential for maintaining Exoben’s competitive advantage in global energy markets.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly focused and innovation-driven Energy Density Optimization Researcher to enhance Exoben’s battery performance.

In this role, you will work across materials, cell design and system architecture to increase energy density while maintaining safety and cost balance.

You will analyze how different materials and configurations affect performance and identify ways to optimize them.

You will collaborate closely with materials scientists, electrochemists and engineering teams to translate research into scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• You will analyze battery materials and structures to improve energy density.
• You will optimize cathode, anode and electrolyte combinations.
• You will evaluate cell design and architecture for performance gains.
• You will balance energy density improvements with safety and thermal stability.
• You will conduct modeling and experimental validation.
• You will identify trade‑offs between cost, performance and durability.
• You will contribute to next‑generation battery designs.
• You will support scaling of optimized designs into production.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage. A PhD is preferred.
• You have experience in battery research or energy system optimization.
• You understand material performance, system design and efficiency metrics.
• You are analytical, innovative and results‑driven.

Why This Role Matters

This role directly improves Exoben’s product performance.

You help deliver batteries with higher capacity, better efficiency and stronger market positioning.

Your work drives competitiveness in both mobility and energy storage.

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