We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrolyte Expert with expertise in electrolyte development for lithium metal and lithium-sulfur batteries. The ideal candidate must have a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or a related field and 1-2 years of hands-on experience working with metallic anodes and chalcogenide-based cathodes. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team focused on developing next-generation lithium-sulfur battery technology. As an integral part of the team, you will play a critical role in the research, design, development, and implementation of theion’s core technology and contribute to its improvement, scalability, and commercialization.

YOUR TASK

Design and optimize electrolyte formulations to improve energy density, ionic transport, chemical stability, and interface compatibility with lithium metal and sulfur cathodes

• Develop liquid, gel, and solid electrolytes to mitigate polysulfide shuttle and dendrite growth within fast-charging, high-sulfur-loading pouch cells.
• Create and execute comprehensive testing protocols to evaluate the electrochemical performance, cycle life, and stability of developed electrolyte formulations across different cell formats.
• Identify and address failure mechanisms in high-energy-density lithium-sulfur cells through electrolyte engineering.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Materials Scientists, Chemists, Electrochemists, and Engineers, to advance theion’s lithium-sulfur battery technology.
• Effectively document and communicate project progress and technical challenges through detailed reports and presentations to diverse teams.
• Contribute to the development of novel ideas for intellectual property (IP) filings in your field of expertise.
• Support the scaling and commercialization of theion’s lithium-sulfur batteries in collaboration with cross-functional teams.