Manager, Materials Science (Ph.D.)
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Conduct battery failure analysis, safety hazard assessments, and electrochemical performance studies across energy storage, transportation, and medical device industries. Design experiments, coordinate laboratory testing using CT scanning, SEM, and electrochemical methods, and interpret data to prepare high-quality technical reports. Present findings to diverse audiences while supporting project planning, mentoring junior staff, and building client relationships. Participate in occasional travel for site inspections and client meetings. This role requires a Ph.D. in Materials Science with five years of post-graduate experience and prior consulting background.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in materials science
- hands-on experience with battery research and development (including electrochemistry and lithium-ion or other battery technologies)
- Prior consulting experience
- Specialized knowledge of electrochemistry, battery chemistry, cell design, assembly, and characterization
- experience in failure analysis
- Demonstrated strong drive and commitment to professional work product and growth
- Proficiency in materials characterization techniques such as CT scanning, SEM, and electrochemical methods (e.g., EIS, cyclic voltammetry)
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data
- Experience managing small teams and coordinating technical projects, timelines, and deliverables
- Proven track record in business development, client engagement, or securing funding/grants
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences, including engineering, business, and legal stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to attract new and repeat clients or funding
Desired Qualifications
- experience in battery R&D to solve real-world electrochemistry and materials challenges
- hands-on experience with battery research and development (including electrochemistry and lithium-ion or other battery technologies) is highly desirable
- experience in failure analysis preferred
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