Electrochemical Scientist

Boston Metal is commercializing cutting­­-edge­ extractive metallurgy technology that will revolutionize primary metals production by improving metal quality while decreasing cost and lowering environmental impact. This fast-paced startup company is looking for a Senior Electrochemical Scientist to join the team.

The role will have primary responsibility for:

• Designing research towards the optimization of electrochemical processes for extractive metallurgy.
• Conducting experiments on existing high temperature electrochemical testing setup.
• Developing new experimental protocols related to the characterization of electrochemical properties of molten oxide.
• Improvement and maintenance of the existing experimental testing setups and materials characterization equipment.
• Data analysis and communication of results company-wide.

You will collaborate with the R&D team on the laboratory-scale research programs as well as with the engineering team for the development activities of full-scale industrial experiments.

Required Experience

5+ years of experience with electrochemical research (PhD, postdoc, MS) or engineering in a technical environment. PhD/MS from accredited university or college in one or more of the following areas: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Strong theoretical background in electrochemistry with proven ability to perform data analysis and modeling, track record in novel electrochemical research, demonstrated ability to independently plan and implement research programs.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Experience with experimental electrochemical cell setup
• Materials or metallurgical research
• Experience with high-temperature setup/system
• Experience with thermodynamic modeling and calculations (FactSage preferred)
• Experience in research with large data sets
• Analysis Scripting in Matlab or Python
• Experience using Labview
• Materials characterization

Additional Information

You will be working in a small team environment where teamwork and good relationships with other team members is critical. We operate pilot plants and labs and many of our staff members are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and you should be prepared to do so as well when necessary.

We are people first, with a comprehensive benefits package that can be customized to fit your needs. Our full benefits package offers health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick & holidays, health savings account with a company contribution, dependent care account plan, paid parental and bonding leave and a 401k with company matching provision.

Boston Metal is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, ancestry, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Please provide resume if interested.