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Metal Anode ScientistTaiSan • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Metal Anode Scientist

Metal Anode Scientist

TaiSan • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
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Job description

Job Title: Metal Anode Engineer – Sodium Batteries

Location: Cambridge, UK
Department: R&D / Advanced Battery Development
Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Metal Anode Engineer specializing in sodium-based battery systems to drive the development and optimization of high-performance metallic sodium anodes. This role focuses on interfacial stability, plating/stripping behavior, and dendrite mitigation, supporting next-generation sodium-ion and sodium metal battery technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop metallic sodium anodes for advanced battery systems (liquid, semi-solid, and solid-state)
  • Investigate and optimize Na plating/stripping mechanisms to improve coulombic efficiency and cycle life
  • Analyze and engineer solid electrolyte interphases (SEI) for stability and performance
  • Develop strategies to suppress dendrite formation and enhance safety
  • Evaluate compatibility between sodium metal and various electrolytes (liquid, polymer, solid)
  • Conduct electrochemical testing (cycling, EIS, rate capability, symmetric cells, etc.)
  • Perform failure analysis and identify degradation mechanisms
  • Collaborate with electrolyte, cathode, and cell engineering teams to integrate sodium anodes into full cells (including pouch format)
  • Support scale-up from lab experiments to prototype cells
  • Contribute to IP development, technical reports, and publications

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • Hands-on experience with sodium battery chemistries (sodium-ion or sodium metal)
  • Strong understanding of metal anode behavior, including plating/stripping and interfacial phenomena
  • Experience with electrochemical characterization techniques (EIS, CV, galvanostatic cycling)
  • Familiarity with air-sensitive material handling (e.g., glovebox operation)
  • Knowledge of SEI formation and interfacial engineering

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience with metallic sodium anodes
  • Experience in dendrite mitigation strategies (coatings, 3D hosts, electrolyte engineering)
  • Background in solid-state or polymer electrolyte systems
  • Experience with advanced characterization techniques (SEM, XPS, TEM, AFM, etc.)
  • Familiarity with pouch cell assembly and testing
  • Track record of patents or publications in battery materials

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on next-generation sodium battery technologies
  • Fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Strong potential for career growth and technical leadership
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