Do you have a Master’s or a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a closely related discipline? Do you want to contribute to saving the Earth? If yes, then this vacancy is the one for you.
About us
LionVolt is a deep-tech startup working on a revolutionary battery using a 3D anode architecture that will boost battery performance and bring an important contribution to achieving global net-zero goals. A step change in battery performance is in high demand from our application markets, and our architecture boosts energy density and charging rates without compromising safety and duration/life.
Our multinational and highly diverse team consists of 50 people across multiple locations. Our innovation centre is based at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, a leading European innovation hub, and we have a cell manufacturing facility in Scotland. In addition, we are expanding our manufacturing capacity with a new production line at the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) in Eindhoven, giving us everything we need to realise our innovation.
This is how you can contribute
The Battery Scientist – Cell modelling and validation leads physics-based modelling, advanced electrochemical analysis to support next-generation 3D anode development to accelerate high‑performance and safe Li metal batteries. The role combines deep theoretical modeling with hands-on cell experimentation to identify rate‑limiting mechanisms, guide material and cell design decisions, and help understand cell-to-pack impact. This position plays a critical role in bridging fundamental understanding with industrial-scale validation and product deployment.
The responsibilities
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Physics-Based Modeling & Simulation
· Work with IT to validate, test and integrate multi-physics cell design software within LionVolts existing IT infrastructure.
· Develop and validate multi-physics models across materials, electrodes, cell, and module/pack levels to predict electrothermal, electrochemical, and other degradation behaviors in Li metal cells.
· Have a special focus on electrochemical and electrothermal models for the 3D lithium metal anode, supporting in developing a design rules framework.
· Integrate SEI growth and aging mechanisms into cell models to predict capacity fade trends and support lifetime interpretation.
· Develop and calibrate electrochemical cell models to identify rate-limiting processes across different charge/discharge C-rates.
· Predict energy density and power density as a function of cell design as well as components/materials choices, to guide cell design trade-offs.
· Develop thermal-response models to extract thermal behavior and intrinsic thermal properties of Li metal cells designed for various market needs, calibrate the data, and derive thermal runaway kinetics. Propose cell-to-module/pack designs and layouts to extract heat more efficiently and optimize cell and pack performance.
· Simulate thermal runaway propagation at cell and module/pack level to support safety architecture design and thermal-safety solutions for customer projects.
Electrochemical Characterization & Validation
· Support in cell electrochemical testing & characterizations to validate the multi-physics models.
· Perform GITT, PITT, CV, dQ/dV, and EIS analyses to quantify diffusion coefficients, reaction kinetics, reversibility, and impedance evolution.
· Use post-mortem analysis techniques, together with University partners, to understand the root causes of different cell failures.
· Enable electrode-specific EIS, kinetic bottleneck identification across temperature, and in‑operando lithium dendrite growth detection.
· Suggest performance improvements resulting in significant rate-capability gains at both room temperature and low-temperature operation.
· Translate diagnostic and modeling insights into actionable design and materials recommendations.
· Collaborate closely with Anode, Electrolyte, and Cell Design teams located at our UK and Dutch locations. Travel between locations as the need may arise.
We are looking for
- A team player who never gives up and wants to be part of an exciting startup
- A Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a closely related discipline, with Knowledge of Sodium or Lithium ion or metal batteries, or equivalent research, industrial, or commercial experience.
- Several years of experience with battery prototyping and electrochemical characterisation
- A knowledge of working in an industry or research environment, and experience in good practice in industry or research.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
We offer you
A challenging and international environment at the forefront of battery technology, in an international team. This is your opportunity to work on new technologies that will have an impact on tomorrow’s society. By joining us, you will be part of a motivated team of disruptive innovators and thinkers. Based on your qualifications and experience, good remuneration will be provided.
Interested?
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and include a motivational letter.