Battery Materials Characterization Scientist

ROLE MISSION 
The Battery Materials Characterization Scientist will report directly to the CTO and is entrusted with the mission to lead and inspire technological excellence, propelling ADVANO to the forefront of innovation in the battery materials and energy storage space, with a specific focus on advancing REALSi technologies.

This role will play a key role in understanding performance of ADVANO’s REALSi using advanced materials characterization techniques. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in various materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, FTIR, and TGA. The selected candidate will be instrumental in establishing crucial process and property relationships, thereby playing a pivotal role in driving the development of next generation battery materials. 

Together, we aim to shape the future of energy storage, providing sustainable and impactful solutions that address the evolving needs of our world and establishing ADVANO as a trailblazer in the dynamic landscape of silicon anode technology. 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE 

• PhD or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. 

• Demonstrated expertise in battery materials, interfaces, electrolytes, and electrochemistry. Ability to apply this expertise to analyze and interpret complex data related to battery performance. 

• Proficiency in a variety of materials characterization techniques, including but not limited to XRD, Optical, SEM, FIB/SEM, ICP, Raman, FTIR, DSC, TGA, GC-MS, and Gas Sorption. 

• Experience in selecting and applying appropriate techniques for different types of battery materials, including silicon-carbon composites. 

• Utilization of mechanistic understanding of battery materials, interfaces, electrolytes, and electrochemistry to interpret analytical and cell test data. 

• Ability to acquire, analyze, and interpret data to establish process and property relationships for battery materials. 

• Stay current with advancements in materials characterization techniques and battery science to inform research activities and enhance experimental methodologies. 

• Familiarity with computational and simulation methods for mechanical behavior of batteries and components preferred. 

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment 
This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment.

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift laboratory products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Location 
New Orleans, Louisiana

Travel 
Travel is not required for this role.

Compensation 
ADVANO offers competitive pay in alignment with the market, with opportunity to grow within the organization. Benefits include company paid health, dental, and vision insurances for the employee and their dependents, life insurance, 401K match, paid paternity leave, unlimited sick time, and PTO.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Preference is given to those authorized to Work in the United States. 

Application & Interview Process  
Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn or on the ADVANO Careers website. 

Equal Opportunity Statement
ADVANO provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.