Battery Scientist

Battery Researcher

Location: Cambridge, UK

Employment Type: Full-time

Start Date: 1st of December 2025 or as soon as possible

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us:

Kodiaq Technologies Ltd is a spin-off from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. Focused on delivering innovative solutions, Kodiaq aims to transform the energy storage landscape through developing for commercialisation metal-free, organic, high-energy-density electrolytes for redox flow batteries. As a dynamic start-up, we foster innovation, agility, and a collaborative culture where every team member plays a crucial role in our shared success.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Battery Researcher to join and strengthen our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for research and development, with a focus on battery testing and benchmarking. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop, optimize, and scale up a new class of organic electrolytes for redox flow batteries, aligning with our mission and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental work to benchmark our proprietary electrolytes against existing alternatives.
• Perform battery testing, including galvanostatic charge-discharge cycling, capacity retention analysis, Coulombic efficiency and round-trip efficiency monitoring, and post-mortem analysis of electrolyte chemistry.
• Perform electrochemical characterization using techniques such as cyclic voltammetry (CV), rotating disk electrode (RDE) analysis, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).
• Analyze and interpret data to guide electrolyte formulation and optimization.
• Collaborate with chemists and other scientists to integrate electrochemical insights into product development.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, protocols, and results.
• Ensure all laboratory practices comply with safety regulations and company standards.
• Stay informed about recent advances in the field and apply relevant knowledge to ongoing projects.

Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in research; your PhD experience counts.
• Strong hands-on experience in battery research and electrochemistry. Experimental work with redox flow batteries is an advantage.
• Proficiency with chemistry lab software for data analysis.
• Programming experience (Python/Matlab) for data analysis is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and execute complex experiments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic start-up culture where innovation and initiative are encouraged.
• The opportunity to play a key role in a growing company with a purpose-driven mission.
• Meaningful responsibility from day one - we value ownership and accountability.
• A supportive and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.
• Growing laboratories in Cambridge, with access to cutting-edge research facilities and the opportunity to help shape our expanding research environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities as the company scales.
• The chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects with real-world applications in energy storage.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the right skills and mindset, we would love to hear from you!

Kodiaq Technologies is partnering with Zero Global to support this recruitment process.

Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and any supporting materials (e.g., references, list of publications, or patent portfolio) to Kamil Sokolowski at [email protected] or Charlie Bastable at [email protected], with the subject line: “Kodiaq - Battery Researcher Application – [Your Name]”.

Application Deadline: 20th of November 2025

Join us at Kodiaq Technologies Ltd and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy storage!

Kodiaq Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.