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Senior Scientist, Material Characterization

SES AI · Shanghai, China5mo ago

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Lead materials characterization and validation for Li-metal battery materials using GC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, NMR.

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Why it is interesting. Own the analytical suite (GC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, NMR) driving Li-metal anode failure-mode understanding.

Might not be for you. Requires 5+ years post-PhD and hands-on glovebox work with moisture-sensitive lithium materials; Shanghai-based.

Mostly at the benchTechnical lead PhD-friendlySenior hires only Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleAnalysis of chemical, physical, and thermal properties of all battery materials; DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, NMR

Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Energy
Role
R&D / Research
Materials
battery materials30 rolesLi-metal anode materialsmoisture sensitive materials
Techniques
GC34 rolesFTIR195 rolesUV-Vis14 rolesDSC162 rolesTGA134 rolesSEM151 rolesXPS43 rolesRaman10 roles

Role details

Senior Scientist, Material Characterization Responsibilities Lead materials characterization and validation activities. Procure analytical equipment as and when needed. Analysis of chemical, physical, and thermal properties of all battery materials and understand their interactions with each other. Performs critical interpretation of analytical data; analyzes information to drive mechanistic understanding. Develop a fundamental mechanistic understanding of Li-metal anode cell performance failure modes Qualifications Doctorate in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields with 5+ years of industrial/academic experience.

Expertise and experience in operating and maintaining analytical instruments including but not limited to GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, and NMR. Experience working with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry room. Experience in electrochemistry, specifically on lithium-ion batteries. Ability to analyze data and draw deeper conclusions from analytical data. Ability to communicate new concepts and draw insight from discussions with coworkers. Demonstrable track record of learning new technologies quickly and using your skillset to have a tangible impact in a short time frame.

A technical leader with the ability to positively influence peers and bring the team together. Understanding terminologies in Materials Science field. Ability to read documents and have conversation in English.

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Common questions

Where is the Senior Scientist, Material Characterization role at SES AI based?

This role is based in Shanghai, China.

What degree is required for the Senior Scientist, Material Characterization role at SES AI?

This role requires a PhD.

How many years of experience does this Senior Scientist, Material Characterization role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Scientist, Material Characterization role work with?

battery materials, Li-metal anode materials, moisture sensitive materials.

What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Scientist, Material Characterization role?

GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA.