Senior Researcher - Battery Materials

• Design and synthesize novel battery cathode materials, including active materials and surface or bulk modifications
• Perform material-level characterization and analysis, correlating structure, morphology, and properties with performance
• Lead battery electrode formulation optimization and cell integration as needed
• Conduct battery cell performance evaluation, failure mode diagnosis, and root-cause analysis, followed by design and process optimization
• Generate innovative ideas and propose new R&D projects
• Develop and execute technical work plans, from concept through development and evaluation to meet customer needs
• Lead research and/or experiments to collect required data and validate research ideas in developing
• Lead technical discussion reviews
• Communicate ideas, plans, and results effectively through presentations and written reports
• Manage relationships and grow partnership with diverse stakeholders and collaborate across functions and organizations to meet project objectives
• Observe and ensure support personnel proper safety practices and ensure personal protective equipment is in working order
• Communicate laboratory hazards appropriately

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field with demonstrated research capability in battery materials or electrochemistry
• 2+ years post doctorate relevant industry experience
• In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies in battery research and development
• Hands-on experience in battery material synthesis, processing, and electrochemical characterization techniques
• Proven ability to generate innovative ideas, propose, plan, and execute research projects
• Ability to design, execute, and document experiments for material development and evaluation
• Strong capability to analyze and interpret experimental data and link results to underlying mechanisms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to lead technical discussions within project and team settings
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with GM internal and external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on experience with chemical or materials characterization methods (e.g., XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, etc.)

• 3–5 years of experience in battery cathode material development in industry, a national laboratory, or equivalent R&D environment
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Battery material synthesis and scale-up, or Cell fabrication and testing with pouch or cylindrical cells
• Deep understanding of electrochemical reaction phenomena and degradation mechanisms in Li-ion or next-generation battery systems

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