research scientist Cambridge, East of England, England
Nyobolt
Full Time
Cambridge, East of England, England
52255 - 39000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Nyobolt is an ultra-fast charging technology company, delivering uniquely capable solutions that save valuable time and help build an exciting and sustainable future. Nyobolt develops, manufactures, and commercialises lithium-ion batteries which charge in minutes. The company’s battery technology spans a range of applications, from electric vehicles to robots and cordless appliances.
To assist in continuing our growth, the R&D team are seeking a motivated, hands-on team player, with material and cell analysis experience, with the opportunity to make an impact on the technical direction of the company. You will be involved in developing and understanding new Li-ion technologies, using electrochemical experiments and characterisation techniques to contribute to Nyobolt’s product portfolio Achieving the goals of the role will be challenging but rewarding, and you will be expected to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, self-organisation, and teamwork as part of a multi-faceted team within the company.
Key responsibilities:
- Take a leading role in the development of understanding of the fundamental working limits of Nyobolt’s electrode materials, including developing an understanding of degradation mechanisms and system optimisation.
- Work with R&D team to plan and conduct experiments, analyse materials, analyse data, and ensure work is delivered in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the preparation and project management of relevant grant-funded research programs.
- Collaborate with wider Nyobolt teams, external laboratories, universities, suppliers and vendors for feasibility tests, process development for manufacturing, and analysis.
- Contribute to the development and protection of IP through rigorous documentation of experiments and preparation of invention disclosures.
- Ensure strict safe working standards are followed and promote a safe, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
Key Requirements:
- PhD in materials or battery chemistry.
- Experience with material analysis and relevant analytical techniques (e.g. XPS, SEM, XRD).
- Experience with battery electrochemistry.
- Understanding of state-of-the-art electrolyte systems.
- Be able to carry out thorough data analysis on complex systems.
What you will have at Nyobolt:
- Competitive salary
- Private Health Insurance and Health cash plan
- Company supported pension plan
- Death in Service Program
- Dynamic, cross-functional working environment
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave
- Career advancement and opportunities
We offer onsite and hybrid working, an attractive base salary, pension contribution, employee private medical cover, life insurance, a dynamic, cross-functional working environment, strong focus on career advancement and opportunities. Our culture at Nyobolt is supportive, open and respectful of all of our employees and we celebrate each other’s successes and recognise the milestones we achieve together as a team.
About Nyobolt:
Nyobolt offers high-performance battery and charging technologies to create a world where lengthy charge times no longer exist. Cofounded in 2019 by Professor Clare Grey, DBE, FRS and Dr Sai Shivareddy, the company’s technology builds on over a decade of research to bring end-to-end fast charging solutions to applications ranging from power tools and home appliances to electric vehicles and industrial robotics. Nyobolt has assembled a world-leading implementation team combining decades of experience in pioneering companies across the electric vehicle and battery value chains through operations in the UK, US, and Asia.
Nyobolt
www.nyobolt.com
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Sai Shivareddy
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
