About Illumion
Illumion ( revolutionizes how we develop better batteries faster through our groundbreaking Charge Photometry technology. Spun out from the University of Cambridge in 2022, Illumion’s innovative imaging solution offers a rapid, affordable, and lab-based microscopy platform, enabling previously inaccessible real-time visualization of energy storage within batteries with single-particle resolution. By directly addressing the lack of insight and throughput of current testing methods, illumion re-defines material discovery and drives advancements in the development of high-performance battery materials.
Your Role
We are recruiting an Electrochemical Application Scientist with strong battery characterisation experience. You will lead the development of new use cases across industrially relevant and emerging battery chemistries. You will join an exceptional multi-disciplinary team of scientists and technical developers who are designing a high-tech analytical instrument with the potential to transform the industry. You will work collaboratively, with a continuous desire to develop knowledge and skills and strive for high-quality work, whilst balancing the pragmatism needed to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
In this role, we need you to take full ownership of new application development cycles, which includes:
* Design of clear experimental methods and workflows
* Preparation of battery electrodes to defined specifications and their electro-chemical testing in established cell formats
* Design and troubleshooting of new charge photometry cell formats for excellent electro-chemical performance
* Development of bespoke analysis pipelines
* Presentation of results to the team and customers
Requirements
Essential
* Strong experience in electrode fabrication, new battery cell designs and electrochemical testing
* Practical experience with different battery chemistries and their electrochemical features
* Strong experience with operando battery techniques, preferably imaging-based
* Excellent data analysis skills and ability to work with multi-dimensional data formats
* Highly self-motivated and eager learner
* Excellent communication in English in written and oral forms
* Scientific curiosity
Desirable
* Ability to maintain an R&D battery lab
* Experience with solid-state battery chemistries
* Experience with Python-based data analysis
Employment details
* Full-time employee
* On-site
* Occasional travel to visit conferences and customers
Remuneration and Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave + public holidays
* Private Healthcare scheme
* Pension scheme
To Apply
If you believe you meet the above criteria and would enjoy playing a key role in developing a revolutionary new technology, we would be delighted to hear from you.