Job Description
We are seeking a Research Fellow, Electrochemistry to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise working closely with our cell development team. This role will be responsible for driving experimental execution and translating first-principles understanding into data-driven decisions that help speed-up learning cycles. The ideal candidate has deep electrochemistry expertise and thrives in a startup environment, can work independently, and is equally comfortable in the lab and at the strategy table. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Research Strong foundation in first-principles battery electrochemistry, including electrode/electrolyte reactions, interphases (SEI/CEI), degradation mechanisms, and performance limits. Design, execute, and interpret electrochemical experiments to rapidly generate insight and guide technical direction. Apply advanced electrochemical characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, GITT/PITT, and operando or post-mortem analysis to diagnose performance and failure modes. Translate experimental results into clear recommendations for materials selection, cell design, and development priorities. Establish best practices for electrochemical testing, data quality, and interpretation. Independent Execution & Prioritization Operate with a high degree of autonomy while setting technical direction for the electrochemistry function. Capability for hands-on experimentation in the laboratory while also guiding broader research efforts. Teamwork & Collaboration Lead and mentor a small, highly technical electrochemistry team. Collaborate closely with materials science, cell engineering, modeling, and manufacturing teams to ensure electrochemical insights are integrated across development efforts. Work closely with exec