Shape electrolyte R&D for flow-battery technology, balancing performance and cost while addressing safety and intellectual property. Requires an MSc, 10+ years in chemistry and proven experience designing electrolytes.
The role
As Senior Chemist, you will be the material expert in electrolyte chemistry R&D and electrolyte safety at our client company. You will shape the direction of electrolyte chemistry for flow-battery technology within defined performance and cost targets. The role combines hands-on research with strategic input and aims to generate intellectual property. You will be part of the electrolyte group and work closely with the cluster lead. The position is based in Arnhem, Gelderland.
What you’ll do
- Drive electrolyte research and improve the research setup.
- Optimize bromine-based electrolytes with additives and develop new bromine complexing agents.
- Explore chemical solutions that can improve the performance-to-cost balance of flow batteries.
- Strengthen the electrolyte group and actively exchange knowledge with scientists and engineers across disciplines.
- Conduct patent landscaping and generate intellectual property related to electrolyte technology.
- Perform chemical safety and vapour-pressure calculations and support compliance with electrolyte safety requirements.
- Prepare internal and external project and research proposals, and manage suppliers and outsourced R&D.
What you bring
- Proven experience designing electrolytes, including electrolyte speciation, kinetics and safety.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in chemistry.
- An MSc degree is required; a PhD is an advantage.
- Experience in electrochemistry or flow batteries is preferred.
- A proven track record in structured projects and/or organizations, and in generating intellectual property.
- A relevant network in the supply chain and with universities or research institutes.
- International work experience or experience working for an international company.
- Fluent English.
- A creative, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to think beyond conventional approaches.
- A positive, flexible and proactive attitude. You actively foster knowledge exchange, work towards clear goals and are willing to challenge the status quo.
What is offered
You will work in an open, action-oriented and exciting environment with a diverse, international team of highly skilled professionals. The client company has a flat management structure and offers opportunities to excel and grow. Employment terms are described as competitive and include participation in a Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) program. Contract type, hours, work schedule and salary are not specified.