Research Scientist - Nanoparticle Synthesis

Who You Are

As a Research Scientist, you will be at the forefront of conducting innovative research for next-generation lithium-ion battery technology. You are a scientist with hands-on experience with nanoparticle design, synthesis, and characterization. You have a track record of innovation and driving fundamental understandings in your field. You will enable the commercialization of battery materials by developing sophisticated anode materials and collaborating across technical teams to achieve critical technical and project milestones.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and synthesize new nanoparticle materials for use as next-generation anode materials
• Propose and explore new technical pathways to achieve project milestones
• Characterize anode materials and determine structure-property relationships to guide future research directions
• Collaboratively evaluate anode performance in battery cells
• Evaluate commercial readiness and support commercialization of Sila materials

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
• 2 - 4 years of industry experience (alternatively, Ph.D. + postdoc with 0-2 years of industry experience)
• Hands-on experience with solution-phase nanoparticle synthesis
• Experience with electrochemistry and/or solid-state synthesis a plus
• Strong background of innovation and ability to conduct independent research to drive scientific breakthroughs
• Ability to lead rationale investigation of materials and alternative synthesis routes in a systematic manner
• Expertise in diverse advanced processing and analytical techniques for inorganic materials

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe safety shoes
• Able to work in a laboratory using glove boxes and fume hoods
• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on an occasional basis
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time

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The starting base pay for this role is between $123,500 and $156,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay within these ranges depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.