<div> Position: Jr Battery Scientist (Electrolyte) Reports To: Director of Battery TechnologyCoreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.Core Responsibilities: Coreshell is looking for a Junior Battery Scientist with a strong background in battery materials, specifically focusing on developing and optimizing electrolyte formulation. <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Collaborate closely within Coreshell’s Cell Development Team to improve cell energy density and cycle life through optimization of electrolyte formulation and the anode-electrolyte interface</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Cell and component fabrication: optimize cell manufacturing processes including slurry mixing, electrode fabrication, and final cell assembly using novel materials</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Cell testing: Evaluate device level performance under various operating / environmental conditions. Interpret data to recommend changes in cell design to meet performance targets</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Post-test analysis: Identify failure modes of the cathode and collaborate with Senior Battery Scientists on how to mitigate failure modes</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Partner with manufacturing team to scale electrolyte materials for prototyping and pilot production</li></ul>Required experience:<ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Strong background in electrochemistry and mechanistic organic chemistry, in particular as it relates to formation and stability of the SEI</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Experience in design and fabrication of lithium-ion battery cells, from basic materials and components selection through cell parameter specification to meet application performance targets</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Root cause failure analysis in state-of-the-art and next-generation lithium-ion batteries</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Strong materials-level knowledge of Li-ion battery components and knowledge of electrochemical characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, GITT, etc.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">The ideal candidate will have significant experience in using a computational framework for lifetime prediction and interpreting full cell voltage curves</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Knowledge of industrial standards for battery materials, processing, and testing protocols</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Substantial experience characterizing materials using standard techniques such as NMR, GCMS, BET, SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, FTIR, Raman, etc.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Creative, self-driven, “out-of-the-box” thinker with a history of problem solving and an ability to wear many hats. The ideal candidate will have a track record of meeting timely technical milestones as well as achieving commercially-relevant product performance targets</li></ul>Location &amp; Benefits: San Leandro, CA. Full-time. $95,000-115,000. Salary and equity options depend on experience. Dental, vision, healthcare and 401(k) benefits are included. Applications will be screened as received. </div>

Clean energy isn&rsquo;t just about creating better technology for some&mdash;it&rsquo;s about access to a better future for everyone.&nbsp;Coreshell&rsquo;s innovative battery solutions are paving the road to climate-safe solutions that can drive equitable social and economic outcomes.

Junior Battery Scientist

<div> Position: Jr Battery Scientist (Electrolyte) Reports To: Director of Battery TechnologyCoreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is 50% the cost of graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future.Core Responsibilities: Coreshell is looking for a Junior Battery Scientist with a strong background in battery materials, specifically focusing on developing and optimizing electrolyte formulation.&nbsp;<ul><li>Collaborate closely within Coreshell’s Cell Development Team to improve cell energy density and cycle life through optimization of electrolyte formulation and the anode-electrolyte interface</li><li>Cell and component fabrication: optimize cell manufacturing processes including slurry mixing, electrode fabrication, and final cell assembly using novel materials</li><li>Cell testing: Evaluate device level performance under various operating / environmental conditions. Interpret data to recommend changes in cell design to meet performance targets</li><li>Post-test analysis: Identify failure modes of the cathode and collaborate with Senior Battery Scientists on how to mitigate failure modes</li><li>Partner with manufacturing team to scale electrolyte materials for prototyping and pilot production</li></ul>Required experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry&nbsp;</li><li>Strong background in electrochemistry and mechanistic organic chemistry, in particular as it relates to formation and stability of the SEI</li><li>Experience in design and fabrication of lithium-ion battery cells, from basic materials and components selection through cell parameter specification to meet application performance targets</li><li>Root cause failure analysis in state-of-the-art and next-generation lithium-ion batteries</li><li>Strong materials-level knowledge of Li-ion battery components and knowledge of electrochemical characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, GITT, etc.</li><li>The ideal candidate will have significant experience in using a computational framework for lifetime prediction and interpreting full cell voltage curves</li><li>Knowledge of industrial standards for battery materials, processing, and testing protocols</li><li>Substantial experience characterizing materials using standard techniques such as NMR, GCMS, BET, SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, FTIR, Raman, etc.</li><li>Creative, self-driven, “out-of-the-box” thinker with a history of problem solving and an ability to wear many hats. The ideal candidate will have a track record of meeting timely technical milestones as well as achieving commercially-relevant product performance targets</li></ul>Location &amp; Benefits: San Leandro, CA. Full-time. $95,000-115,000. Salary and equity options depend on experience. Dental, vision, healthcare and 401(k) benefits are included. Applications will be screened as received. </div>

Junior Battery Scientist

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