Principal Scientist (Cathode)

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Principal Scientist for Cathode Development to join our talented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next generation, all-solid‐state rechargeable batteries. This position will be responsible for leading lithium metal oxide cathode development in the R&D department. This position is a key role in the R&D group, and critical in helping transition the cathode technology to the customers. The main responsibilities include setting up the cathode development strategy and being a technical lead to develop and mature the cathode materials, cathode formulations, and cathode processing techniques.  The preferrable candidate will be strong in the fundamentals, and have experience in synthesis, of cathode materials for lithium‐ion batteries, and an in-depth knowledge of cathode material processing, chemistry challenges, and failure mechanisms.

Job Duties

• Be a technical lead in discovery, maturation and future development of solid-state cathode materials and surface treatment processing.
• Help the management create cathode development strategy, set up cathode group plan, and execute business objectives.
• Build up the lithium metal oxide cathode synthesis capability within R&D.
• Work with cathode vendors, partners, and academic collaborators to develop and validate new cathode materials and surface treatment compositions.
• Work closely with the electrolyte, anode, and cell groups to integrate the cathode technology into a full cell demonstration.
• Work closely with Engineering and Cell Development teams to understand operational needs and transfer the cathode technology to production.

Qualifications/Requirements

• PhD degree in chemistry, material science, electrochemistry or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in lithium metal oxide cathode synthesis and development.
• Extensive experience of Li ion cathode material synthesis and failure mechanism analysis.
• Proven track record of working with original cathode vendors.
• Proven ability to lead data driven decision making and establishing credibility with others at all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical skills, experience with Design of Experiments or other systematic research tools.
• Team builder that thrives in a fast‐paced start‐up environment.

Salary Range: $123,000 - $185,000/year

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO, cell phone reimbursement and participation in our bonus and equity incentive plan.

Export Control Requirements: 

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.  

Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. 

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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