Junior Battery Electrochemist (Part-time or Full-time)
About us
UP Catalyst is a novel deep technology company producing carbon materials directly from CO2 emissions. We are reshaping the global raw materials industry by enabling sustainable solutions across a range of sectors – including battery manufacturing, plastics, and defense.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a motivated junior battery electrochemist who preferably has prior experience with electrochemical characterization of energy storage/conversion materials.
Your role:
- Following established standard work instructions for the UP Catalyst battery lab to perform agreed upon materials characterization tasks.
- Preparing various battery electrode slurries and coated electrodes.
- Assembly and testing of coin cell battery prototypes.
- Analyzing test data, preparing graphs and figures.
- Keeping tidy track of coin cell preparation and analysis data and reports.
- Contributing to exciting international collaboration projects.
- Contributing to reaching clients in the battery market.
- Solving ad-hoc tasks related to battery research assigned by the direct manager.
Some of the key traits we are looking for include:
- Educational background: BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Materials Science or Physics. Preferably with a specialization in electrochemistry.
- Preferably experience with battery materials processing and testing.
- Proven track record of independently designing and executing experiments.
- Team player, ready to follow agreed procedures and agreements.
What’s in it for you?
- Unique opportunity to join a company during an exciting early stage.
- Grow with us! Hands-on experience you will not find in a corporate cubicle.
- Your well-being is important to us. We offer mental health support, 3 paid health days per year, and a culture that encourages rest and recharge.
- Flexible working options and well maintained work-life balance.
- Open-minded, diverse and driven international team.
- Celebrating together! Expect fun, frequent team events, offsites, and spontaneous celebrations.
- Carpooling opportunity to work. Take advantage of our carpooling program and share the ride (and laughs) with your awesome colleagues.
If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for supporting the daily running of a deep tech startup, we encourage you to apply.