Purpose of the Role
Senior Li-ion Battery Scientist
Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire, UK
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Help Shape the Future of Battery Technology
At Agratas, we're building the batteries that will power a more sustainable future. Backed by the Tata Group, we're creating world-class battery technology that will enable the next generation of electric mobility and energy storage.
As we continue to expand our R&D capability in Oxford, we're seeking an exceptional Senior Li-ion Battery Scientist to join our growing team. This is not a typical research role. With a highly focused team and a commitment to scientific excellence, you'll have the opportunity to directly influence our technology roadmap, shape research direction, and deliver breakthroughs that matter.
If you're passionate about advancing lithium-ion battery performance and thrive in an environment where expertise, innovation and impact are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Li-ion Battery Scientist, you will join cutting-edge research into advanced battery materials, electrode technologies and cell architectures. Operating at the forefront of battery innovation, you'll combine hands-on experimental work with strategic scientific leadership, driving programmes that directly support the development of next-generation battery technologies.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across materials science, electrochemistry, cell engineering and manufacturing, you'll translate scientific discoveries into scalable solutions that enhance performance, safety and reliability.
This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class battery programme at a pivotal stage of growth and make a significant contribution to the future of electrification.
Key Responsibility Areas
What We're Looking For
Essential
- PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Physics or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong track record in lithium-ion battery research within industry, academia or both.
- Hands-on experience with cathode active materials, including NMC and LFP chemistries.
- Practical expertise in electrode development and fabrication, including high-loading and dry-process electrode technologies.
- Deep understanding of electrochemical phenomena, battery degradation mechanisms and failure modes.
- Proven ability to independently design, execute and interpret complex experimental programmes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and scientific communication skills.
- Passion for innovation and delivering impactful research outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience with wet and dry electrode manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on cell assembly experience across coin, pouch or custom cell formats.
- Knowledge of advanced characterisation techniques such as XRD, SEM, EIS, XPS and related methods.
- Experience working in fast-paced industrial R&D, start-up or scale-up environments.
- Prior experience mentoring scientists, engineers or laboratory technicians.
- Patent generation, publication record or experience contributing to technology roadmaps.
Job Context
Why Agratas?
High Impact, High Visibility
Your work will directly influence the direction of our battery technology programmes. You'll have the freedom to pursue innovative ideas and see them translated into real-world solutions.
Cutting-Edge Science
Work on some of the most exciting challenges in lithium-ion battery development, from advanced materials and electrode technologies to next-generation cell architectures.
World-Class Environment
Collaborate with leading scientists, engineers and strategic partners across academia and industry as we build a globally recognised battery R&D capability.
Accelerated Career Growth
Join a rapidly growing business where technical expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged and exceptional performance creates exceptional opportunities.
Purpose-Driven Innovation
Help develop the technologies that will enable a cleaner, more sustainable future for transportation and energy storage.
Join Agratas
This is an opportunity for an ambitious and accomplished battery scientist to play a defining role in one of the UK's most exciting battery technology organisations.
If you're ready to shape the future of lithium-ion batteries and make a lasting impact within a world-class R&D team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help power the future with Agratas.
