Research and Development Scientist

BOSS Energy Consulting has been retained by an exciting French CDR start-up seeking to make their most critical hire to date. We are looking for an R&D Scientist with a background in energy storage to help them optimize their first fully integrated prototype of a unique technology with a 10x improvement potential on current benchmarks. The role will focus on leading and executing research, development, and upscaling efforts, ensuring the most effective pathway to industrial fabrication and supply chain integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the study and optimization of core technology components to enhance performance and scalability.
• Conduct experiments and simulations (e.g., COMSOL) to guide R&D strategy and accelerate technological advancements.
• Oversee and execute the fabrication and upscaling of core components from prototype to industrial scale, ensuring readiness for supply chain integration and industrial manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and quality requirements for the energy storage technology we are developing.
• Build and leverage industry and academic networks to support development and commercialization efforts, including assisting in the preparation and development of European grants involving consortia.

Key Competencies

• We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in a relevant field (Energy Storage, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or related discipline) and/or a minimum of 2-3 years of meaningful industry experience in energy storage.
• Proven experience working with energy storage devices from TRL 4 onwards, including large-scale applications.
• Hands-on expertise in fabrication and R&D;
• Knowledge of quality regulations and industry standards for energy storage technologies and understanding of industry challenges, supply chain logistics, and existing bottlenecks.
• Experience with simulations and modelling (e.g. COMSOL, DFT, MATLAB) to inform R&D strategies and circuit modelling.
• Expertise in project management, successfully delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to manage a project, from cost to people and time constraints.
• Language: English fluency required. French is not mandatory.