Job Title - Senior R&D Engineer/ScientistLearn more about us at www.supercritical.solutions .Location - Supercritical HQ, West London, UKType - PermanentSalary - £55-65k p.a. Depending on experienceEquity - We want our team to be invested in the business, rewarded through the creation of value. All new full time employees are invited to join our tax efficient share scheme .Holiday - 25 days + public holidaysOverviewWe are committed to finding the best candidates, so if you’re excited by the prospect of joining Supercritical then we encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t meet all of the requirements. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we\'re looking for. Whether you’re motivated by technical challenges, opportunities for growth, or being part of a mission-driven organisation, you’ll find a welcoming environment at Supercritical. We value trust and transparency. Supercritical is proud to foster an inclusive environment. We believe diversity drives innovation and we ensure that every team member feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to succeed. We encourage applicants of all genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply and help shape the future of clean energy.Other BenefitsFlexibility and Supportive of Balance (Flexible start and finish times, home working and working abroad).Take advantage of our parental leave policy with 3 months’ full pay for mothers and fathers.Access growth opportunities with wide exposure and development support.Receive support for training and accreditation, including professional fee coverage.Join monthly team days and lunch outingsCelebrate key team milestones togetherPension - 3% employee contribution + 5% employer contributionReferral bonusesThe OpportunitySupercritical is looking for a research and development engineer that will enhance our technology team and move us towards our goals of scaling our cells and modules through advancing our core understanding of the science within our novel operating conditions.You will be passionate about diving into complex problems to pioneer innovative and novel solutions for our challenging operating conditions, while asking “How can we do this better?”. You will come from a scientific or engineering discipline and will have a well-honed capability in research, applying your capabilities to advance product development in a structured way.You will join an exciting and fast moving company that is intent on disrupting the energy industry and enabling a net zero future.What you’ll doCharacterise 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 youIdeally, you will:Have experience with alkaline electrolysis systems at commercial scale.Be passionate about a net zero environment, excited by innovation and proactive in your pursuit of it.Have 2+ years of 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.Perform EIS data analysis, equivalent circuit fittings and distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis, draw conclusions from experimental results and present them confidently.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.DesirableHold a PhD in a relevant discipline such as electrochemistry or materials science.Have experience in corrosion chemistry.Density functional theory (DFT) modelling of alloysExperience of working with high pressure/high temperature systems.Have experience in start-up or scale-up environments.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesRenewable Energy Equipment ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Supercritical by 2xGet notified about new Senior Research And Development Engineer jobs in London Area, United Kingdom.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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