Purpose of the Role
Electrochemist/Scientist – Li-ion Battery Cell (Fundamental Research)
Location: Oxford, UK
Function: Cell Technology | Fundamental Research
Reporting to: Principal Scientist (UK) – Cell Technology / Fundamental Research
Shape the Future of Battery Innovation
At Agratas, we are accelerating the development of next-generation battery technologies that will power a more sustainable future. As an Electrochemist within our Fundamental Research team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the understanding and performance of Li-ion battery cells through cutting-edge electrochemical research.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of battery science, collaborating with world-class researchers, materials scientists, and cell engineers to unlock breakthroughs in cell performance, durability, safety, and energy density.
If you are passionate about electrochemistry, thrive on scientific discovery, and are motivated by solving complex energy storage challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibility Areas
What You'll Do
As an Electrochemist, you will be responsible for designing and executing electrochemical investigations that support the development of advanced battery materials and next-generation cell technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental and applied electrochemical research to improve cell performance, efficiency, cycle life, and safety.
- Investigate electrochemical mechanisms and material interactions within Li-ion cells and emerging battery technologies.
- Develop and optimise formation protocols for prototype cell chemistries and innovative cell testing methodologies.
- Perform advanced electrochemical characterisation, including:
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
- Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)
- Galvanostatic Intermittent Titration Technique (GITT)
- Potentiostatic Intermittent Titration Technique (PITT)
- Charge/discharge cycling and performance evaluation
- Analyse complex electrochemical datasets to identify degradation mechanisms, performance trends, and opportunities for optimisation.
- Collaborate closely with materials scientists, cell design engineers, and battery researchers to translate scientific insight into improved cell designs.
- Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to internal stakeholders and project teams.
- Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies, and scientific literature to bring new ideas and innovation into research programmes.
Job Context
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in electrochemistry and electrochemical characterisation.
- Hands-on experience working with Li-ion battery cells, materials, or electrochemical systems.
- Expertise in electrochemical testing techniques such as EIS, CV, GITT, PITT, and battery cycling.
- Sound understanding of battery degradation mechanisms, electrode processes, and cell behaviour.
- Experience analysing and interpreting electrochemical data to support scientific decision-making.
- Knowledge of battery materials, including electrode and electrolyte chemistries, and their influence on cell performance.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working within multidisciplinary R&D environments.
- High attention to detail and commitment to scientific rigour, data quality, and documentation.
Desirable Experience
- Research experience in next-generation or non-conventional battery chemistries.
- Experience supporting technology scale-up from laboratory research into prototype development.
- Publications, patents, or recognised contributions within battery research or electrochemistry.
- Familiarity with advanced materials characterisation techniques and battery modelling approaches.
Qualifications
- Degree, MSc, or PhD in:
- Electrochemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Or a closely related scientific discipline
A PhD and/or industrial research experience in battery technology would be advantageous but is not essential for exceptional candidates with relevant expertise.
Leadership Expectations
While this role does not have direct people management responsibilities, we are looking for scientists who demonstrate:
- Initiative and ownership
- Curiosity and a passion for discovery
- Technical leadership and scientific influence
- A collaborative approach to problem-solving
- The ability to contribute to research direction and innovation strategy
Why Join Agratas?
At Agratas, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of electrification through pioneering battery research. You'll work alongside leading experts in the field, access state-of-the-art facilities, and contribute directly to technologies that will have a global impact across sustainable energy and mobility sectors.
Join us and be part of a team delivering the scientific breakthroughs that will define the next generation of battery technology.
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