Shape the Future of AIJoin one of the UK's fastest-growing companies and become a Professional Development Expert in Artificial Intelligence.

View Roles

Senior Electrochemist

Little Walden
2 weeks ago
Create job alert

Socode are proud to be supporting a long-standing client, who are an energy storage company at the forefront of next-gen energy storage solutions – developing sustainable, high-performance materials with transformative potential for global energy and transportation systems.

What will I be doing?
You’ll play a key role in driving electrochemical research and development – designing experiments, establishing in-house test capabilities, leading test programmes, and helping to translate breakthrough materials into commercially viable devices. This is a hands-on lab-based role with strategic impact, offering scope to shape the future of a ground-breaking energy platform.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading R&D programmes focused on electrochemical testing and performance evaluation of energy storage cells
Designing and executing experiments to improve cell performance
Developing and maintaining electrochemical testing processes, including EIS and related techniques
Supporting safe and efficient lab operations, including equipment maintenance and process ownership
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and contributing to a positive safety culture
Liaising with suppliers and external stakeholders where appropriateWe’re looking for:
Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field (PhD OR extensive industry experience)
1–2 years’ industry experience
Knowledge of electrochemical characterisation techniques – especially EIS
Skilled in electrode modification and evaluation
Excellent communication and collaboration skillsInterested in the role? Then you can either:

  1. Submit your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ – it doesn’t need to be perfect. Send what you’ve got and we’ll take it from there.
  2. Connect with me on LinkedIn for an informal chat – Mo Baker at Socode

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Scientist – Functional materials science and particle chemistry

Senior Scientist – Functional materials, thin films and coatings

Senior Metallurgist/Materials Scientist

Senior Polymer Technologist

Senior Sterilisation Engineer

Senior Technical Engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Automate Your Materials Science Jobs Search: Using ChatGPT, RSS & Alerts to Save Hours Each Week

Materials roles pop up across aerospace, automotive/EV, energy storage, defence, medtech, semiconductors, chemicals, construction & packaging—often buried in ATS portals or duplicated across job boards. The fix: put discovery on rails with keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds & a reusable ChatGPT workflow that triages listings, ranks fit, & tailors your CV in minutes. This copy-paste playbook is for www.materialssciencejobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, practical, & designed to save you hours each week. What You’ll Have Working In 30 Minutes A role & keyword map across metals, polymers & composites, ceramics, coatings, batteries/energy materials, semiconductors, additive manufacturing, QA/QC & failure analysis, and scale-up/process. Shareable Boolean searches for Google & job boards that slash noise. Always-on alerts & RSS feeds bringing fresh UK roles to you. A ChatGPT “Materials Job Scout” prompt that deduplicates listings, scores match, & outputs ready-to-paste actions. A simple pipeline tracker so deadlines & follow-ups never slip.

10 Materials Science Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

Though materials science roles span sectors—from aerospace to biomaterials—UK demand is rising fast. Lightcast data shows roughly 2,000+ monthly live ads for materials-science and engineering roles, while only ~10,000 qualified professionals are registered. Specialist recruiters help uncover hidden roles, provide salary intel, and prep machinists and PhD-level hires alike. Criteria for Inclusion: UK‑registered agency Named Materials Science or engineering vertical Posted ≥5 UK materials roles between March‑June 2025

Materials Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Techniques & Technologies to Learn Now

From next-generation batteries and biodegradable plastics to semiconductors and smart composites, materials science sits at the core of UK innovation. As we move into 2026, demand for skilled materials scientists is growing rapidly across sectors including aerospace, electronics, energy storage, biomedical engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. Welcome to the Materials Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the software, laboratory tools, modelling platforms, and practical skills most in demand for materials science roles in the UK. Whether you’re in R&D, failure analysis, manufacturing, or academic research, this radar helps you stay relevant in a competitive and evolving field.