Electrochemist

We are looking for a PhD-educated electrochemist to join their dynamic, innovative team.

You'll play a crucial role in the research and development team, actively contributing to the creation of innovative products in the clean technology sector.

**Role**: R&D Electrochemist
**Salary**: £40,000 - £50,000

**Benefits**: 25 days annual leave, in addition to statutory Bank Holidays, Enhanced pension scheme, and Professional development support.
**Location**: Oxford

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Create electrochemical testing procedures to assess innovative membrane materials.
- Perform electrochemical tests on novel membrane materials, comparing them to leading commercial materials.
- Collaborate with management to improve in-house testing capabilities by identifying and implementing new equipment and processes.
- Coordinate with external partners for collaboration or outsourcing of testing activities.
- Collaborate with the R&D team on new product development and research initiatives.

**Skills & Experience Required**:

- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or an equivalent qualification, accompanied by a 3-year track record in the industry, or alternatively, a Ph.D. in chemistry.
- Proficient hands-on experience in devising, executing, and comprehending electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
- Demonstrable practical expertise in electrochemical testing and the ability to interpret corresponding results.
- Enthusiasm for contributing to a dynamic, early-stage startup environment focusing on swift product delivery to market.
- Capability to autonomously plan and oversee personal work streams while fostering effective collaboration within a team.
- Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to learning, and adept prioritisation of tasks.
- Effective verbal communication skills, complemented by excellent writing and reporting capabilities.

**Desirable**:

- Proficiency in materials chemistry.
- Expertise in handling and testing battery separators or ion exchange membranes.
- Familiarity with electrolysers, fuel cells, or batteries.
- Proven track record of successfully bringing a new product to market, particularly in the clean technology sector.
- Understanding of mechanical testing, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, and microscopy techniques.