On-Site Battery Research Scientist (Li-ion & Li-metal)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee‑managed leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems is seeking a Battery Research Scientist to advance and support testing and characterization of rechargeable battery chemistries, including lithium-metal and lithium-ion. This position requires on site support and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

The role demands a PhD in Engineering, 3–5 years of post-doctoral research, and hands-on laboratory expertise in electrochemical testing, operando methodologies, and advanced materials characterization techniques.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering in a STEM field from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of post-doctoral research demonstrating mastery of subject matter.
• Hands-on laboratory expertise in battery electrode preparation and electrochemical testing with various electrolytes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental plans to assess performance and degradation of electrochemical cells under varied conditions.
• Collect and analyze large data sets; communicate progress with an interdisciplinary team and summarize findings in reports, journals, and conferences.

Skills

Data analysis

Electrochemical testing

Operando spectroscopy

Technical reporting

Education

PhD in Engineering

Tools

X-ray diffraction

Scanning electron microscopy

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

Vibrational spectroscopy

Job description

Precise Systems is seeking a Battery Research Scientist to advance and support testing and characterization of rechargeable battery chemistries, including lithium-metal and lithium-ion. This position requires on site support and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

The role demands a PhD in Engineering, 3–5 years of post-doctoral research, and hands-on laboratory expertise in electrochemical testing, operando methodologies, and advanced materials characterization techniques.