Senior Scientist: Lithium-Sulfur Battery

Impel Talent is leading the search for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist with a strong background in cathode development for lithium-sulfur batteries. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or a related field, and have 5+ years of hands‑on experience specifically focused on lithium‑sulfur battery research.

In this role, you will be instrumental in developing advanced cathode architectures and evaluating their electrochemical performance. You’ll join a dynamic and collaborative team that is driving innovation in next‑generation lithium‑sulfur battery technology. Your work will directly support the research, design, development, and implementation of our client’s core technology and its scaling and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop highly ordered sulfur cathode architectures using advanced material processing techniques.

• Design and implement testing protocols to evaluate performance, cycle life, and stability of cathode materials in pouch cells.

• Perform ex‑situ and in‑situ analyses (e.g., EIS, CV, SEM, XPS) to understand battery behavior and degradation mechanisms.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including materials scientists, chemists, electrochemists, and engineers.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate progress, results, and challenges to internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to intellectual property development, including patent filings based on novel discoveries.

• Support the scale‑up and commercialization efforts for lithium‑sulfur battery technologies across multiple teams.

Your Profile

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in lithium‑sulfur battery R&D, with specific expertise in pouch cell development.

• Deep knowledge of sulfur‑based cathode materials, including mitigation strategies for polysulfide shuttling, enhancing energy density, and improving cycle life.

• Proficient in material characterization techniques such as EIS, CV, SEM, XPS, and other relevant methods.

• Demonstrated track record of peer‑reviewed publications and/or patent contributions.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional environments.

To Apply: Please contact Impel Talent. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.