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Chemical Engineer - Post PhD Opportunity

Job description

What is the company goal? To develop the cleanest, lowest cost and best performing high energy density supercapacitors in the world.
 
 This is a rare opportunity for a Chemical Engineer to help take a business’ prototype through to a working product while the business is in “scale-up” mode. If working in the purest form of R&D interests you as a Chemical Engineer while working in a CleanTech startup in Cambridge, then we should speak! An opportunity to take a business from TRL 3 / 4 to TRL 9.
 
This is a chemical engineering opportunity to work for a pioneering technology company specialising in advanced materials for energy storage applications. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, they are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that revolutionise energy storage and contribute to a greener future. They are seeking a dynamic and versatile Senior Chemical Engineer to take them from a prototype through to a working product. This role is ideal for a PHD graduate or an individual with 4-5 years’ experience but a strong passion for research and development
 
Experience Needed:
  • Experience with polymers.
  • Exposure scaling up to larger systems in an industrial environment.
  • MSc or Phd in Chemical Engineering
 
Ideally you will also have worked on an energy storage system or battery technology and also worked in a scale-up environment.
 
This role can offer a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 including 25 days holiday, EMI share scheme, cycle to work scheme plus many other benefits. The role will be onsite every day to be able to utilise their state-of-the-art lab facilities, purpose built for their products.
 
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity then email Louis Plevin at SoCode Recruitment at louis@socode.co.uk. Or click the apply button below.