Materials Chemist - Research & Development
Adden Energy is developing solid-state batteries for automotive and consumer applications and is located in the Boston Area. Our technology is based on leading research from Harvard University and our team is backed by prominent venture capital investors.
We are looking for a Materials Chemist to join our growing technical team and work to scale our technology. As a key member of our team, you will make a substantial impact on the company’s future and set the stage for how we build batteries for years to come as we work to make a positive impact on climate change.
What you get to do:
Conceive and implement strategies to scale up Adden’s battery materials production, delivering on its potential to be a class leader in automotive energy storage.
Develop methods and tools to quantify and improve Adden’s battery materials production
Improve upon a high-performing, innovative and fast-moving company culture
What you bring to this role:
PhD in chemistry, material science, engineering or related field or equivalent experience
Expertise and hands-on experience in synthesis, characterization and evaluation of material
Deep understanding and knowledge on materials synthesis kinetics and thermodynamics
Ambition to build a distinctive product and disrupt an industry with large incumbents
A desire to hold your own in a fast-moving environment alongside highly technical peers
A desire for hands-on work in a laboratory environment
A passion for product development, technology scale-up, and clean energy
Our ideal Materials Chemist will possess:
Previous experience in inorganic and/or solid-state synthesis, including experience in both wet and dry synthesis methods. Relevant PhD preferred
A demonstrable history of synthesizing, processing and characterizing R&D materials
A deep understanding of alternative synthesis mechanisms relevant to solid-state battery materials
We are happy to offer our team members:
Competitive salary versus leading employers in industry, commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous employee stock options
Three weeks paid time off
U.S. Visa Sponsorship possible
Adden Energy is interested in working with every qualified candidate regardless of current U.S. work authorization, and would consider sponsoring visas.
We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Expressions of interest and accompanying resumes should be sent to Jobs@AddenEnergy.com
