Battery Electrolyte Scientist & Materials Chemistry Leader

Battery Electrolyte Scientist & Materials Chemistry Leader

We are dedicated to accelerating the world’s energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. Our AI‑enhanced, high‑energy‑density Li‑Metal and Li‑ion batteries are the first in the world to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI. This enables batteries for transportation, energy storage, robotics, and drones.

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• A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and proprietary technologies used to discover and deploy AI‑enhanced battery solutions.

The SES AI Hermes team is seeking an exceptional Battery Electrolyte Scientist & Materials Chemistry Leader to serve as an R&D leader specializing in electrolyte development and interfacial chemistry.

• Lead complex electrolyte R&D programs focused on next‑generation battery systems, ensuring alignment with customer and product requirements (e.g., safety, cyclability, low/high temperature performance).
• Direct multi‑disciplinary R&D teams of chemists, data scientists, and engineers to achieve key innovation milestones.
• Define the materials innovation roadmap, particularly related to electrolyte formulation and interfacial science.
• Oversee SEI engineering and additive optimization programs, leveraging expertise in fundamental materials chemistry.
• Lead cell‑level validation and the integration of new electrolytes into prototype cells.
• Produce high‑quality, experimentally validated battery component data, guiding AI model training by ensuring data quality, experimental reproducibility, and comprehensive parameter space coverage.
• Utilize molecular informatic tools to accelerate battery component optimization cycles, effectively bridging experimental data with AI‑generated candidates.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a closely related materials chemistry field.
• Proven background as an electrochemical researcher and R&D leader experienced in directing technical programs and managing multi‑disciplinary research teams.
• Deep expertise in fundamental materials chemistry, interfacial science, additive optimization, and SEI engineering.
• Extensive experience in cell‑level validation and advanced characterization techniques, demonstrating an ability to integrate new materials into prototype cells.
• Demonstrated experience in data‑driven experimentation and structuring chemistry data for AI model consumption.

• Previous experience at leading battery manufacturers, electrolyte R&D teams, or applied materials chemistry labs focused on next‑generation battery and energy storage systems.
• Strong track record of successfully aligning R&D execution with clear customer and product requirements.
• Ability to use or integrate results from molecular informatic tools for component optimization.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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