Overview

R&D Engineer/Scientist role at Supercritical. Location: Supercritical HQ, West London, UK. Type: Permanent. Salary: £45-55k p.a. Depending on experience. Equity: We invite all new full-time employees to join our tax-efficient share scheme. Holiday: 25 days + public holidays.

About Supercritical

We are a mission-driven company focused on clean energy. We value trust, transparency, and an inclusive environment that encourages applicants from all genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

Responsibilities

• Characterise a wide range of metal electrodes for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions.
• Investigate methods to increase the performance and durability of electrodes.
• Investigate manufacturing and production methods of electrodes and how they affect performance.
• Investigate corrosion tolerance of materials and develop corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Assist with the design and fabrication of electrolyser cells and modules.
• Design experiments, pioneer new test protocols and standardise operating procedures.
• Procure and manage reagents, electrochemical equipment and consumables.
• Work with external research partners to create viable technical solutions.
• Deliver project outputs on time and within budget.
• Work with grant authorities and project partners on large, complex, collaborative projects.
• Report research outputs within the company.

About you

Ideally, you will:

• Be passionate about a net zero environment, excited by innovation and proactive in your pursuit of it.
• Have industrial experience in materials science, physics, electrochemistry or similar scientific discipline.
• Hold an MSc or BSc in a relevant discipline such as chemistry, electrochemistry or materials science.
• Bring a strong materials science background, ideally with specialisation in metal alloys and multi-metal oxides.
• Be competent at analysing and disseminating results to non-scientists.
• Perform tests, analyse and present results comfortably.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills.
• Have outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be proactive and self-motivated, taking initiative to drive towards company goals.

Desirable

• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline such as electrochemistry or materials science.
• Have experience with alkaline electrolysis systems at commercial scale.
• Have experience in corrosion chemistry.
• Experience of working with high pressure/high temperature systems.
• Have experience in start-up or scale-up environments.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

Other notes: Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing. London area opportunities exist with related postings in the job market. This description reflects the current role and responsibilities as posted by Supercritical.