Senior Battery Scientist-Engineer

LeydenJar is seeking a Senior Battery Scientist-Engineer to drive deep understanding and performance improvement of 100% silicon-anode lithium-ion cells, lead technical projects, and shape the next generation of high-energy batteries.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on industry experience developing or characterizing silicon-based anode materials
• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Exceptional understanding of lithium-ion technology and electrochemistry
• Strong practical experience using state-of-the-art electrochemical, chemical, and materials-characterization techniques
• Hands-on experience with pouch cell manufacture, formation, and battery cell testing
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects end-to-end, coordinating multiple parties toward ambitious targets under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring individuals or small teams of Master's- or PhD-level scientists
• Comfortable splitting time between desk work and lab
• Able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator who can explain technical reasoning, assumptions, and uncertainty to experimental, customer, and leadership audiences
• Strong customer focus and ownership mindset
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Pension & Insurance Security
• Recharge & Refresh (25 vacation days per year)
• Travel Made Easy (home-to-work travel costs covered or NS Business Card)
• Continuous Learning (access to online learning platform Udemy)