Senior Research Scientist - Electrochemistry

Location

Bharuch | India

Job description

INOX GFL Group is an Indian Conglomerate with a legacy of more than 90 years. The Group primarily focuses on two business verticals - chemicals and renewable energy, comprising Fluoropolymers, Speciality Chemicals, Wind Energy, and Renewables. The Group is a leader in each business segment it operates in. It pilots in these segments primarily through four publicly listed companies, namely Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL), Inox Wind Energy Limited, Inox Wind Limited and Inox Green Energy Services Limited. With a global presence and a strong distribution network, the Inox GFL Group constantly strives to enhance its value.

GFL is a leading producer of Fluoropolymers, Fluoro specialities, refrigerants and chemicals for applications in varied industries. GFL's strength is based on its mastery of fluorine chemistry, vertical integration from natural minerals to fluoropolymers, and intense research and development that caters to customers worldwide with one of the highest quality products encompassing all regulatory requirements.

Job Accountability :

We are actively looking for credible team members who would be primarily responsible for:

1. Testing of battery materials in Coin / Pouch cell configurations

2. Benchmarking of properties / performance with expected standards

3. Improvements to existing cell performances

4. Setup / maintenance of battery performance lab

Essential

• Knowledge of battery materials – cathode, anode, electrolyte
• Hands-on experience with assembly and testing of Li ion cells (coin & pouch type)
• Electrochemical methods – cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, charge / discharge cycling
• Chemical analysis, Thermal analysis, spectrophotometry, etc.
• Inorganic synthesis, especially oxides, phosphates, silicates of alkali and transition metals.

Educational Requirements :

Candidates holding a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry/Inorganic Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry or MSc. with experience of Li/Na ion batteries will be preferred.

Skills and Expertise:

• Good analytical ability and having exposure to root cause analysis
• Proper understanding of Chemistry and operational issues
• Require innovative approaches for research/analysis for new lab
• Good communication skills and team building approach
• Adequate understanding with cross functional departments.

Experience required : 0 - 9 years (5-6 years industrial experience is preferrable)

Salary : No bar for right candidate.

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