R&D - Electrolytes Additives Specialist

**R&D Electrolytes Additives Specialist - NOVO Energy**

**Job Description**

We are building a state-of-the-art facility and a world-class team of technologists for R&D into next-generation battery cells, and now we are looking for a Specialist in Electrolyte Additives to make it happen. Are you ready to shape the future while honing your leadership skills and becoming an expert in a technical field that will revolutionize the world?

In this role, you will spread and lead the technological development of our product from electrolyte additive development and evaluation to material integration in cells. At NOVO Energy, we enable Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030. We are a joint venture with the benefit of funding and expertise from our two strong mother companies, Northvolt and Volvo Cars. Embrace an awe-inspiring challenge and be at the forefront of technological advancement.

We are focused on integrating cutting-edge cell technology into vehicle design, ensuring safety, performance, and sustainability. Together, we push the boundaries of battery design in a fast-paced environment.

**What You'll Do**

• Your work will focus on understanding the fundamentals of electrolyte additives and how they influence the performance of automotive batteries.
• Lead planning and execution of experiments, validation of analytical methods, and analyze data to assess which new materials deployed together will enable NOVO Energy to meet performance requirements for next-generation Volvo Cars.
• Design and evaluate new and already commercialized electrolyte additives to match the requirements from Volvo's vehicle specifications.
• Discover causative relationships and connect material-level properties to product-level battery performance specs.
• Work closely with cell designers to scale new materials into full-size cell designs.
• Stay on top of the newest technology and methods out in the world and make the case for which technologies are aligned with the company's goals.
• Communicate complex chemistry and materials science concepts clearly to non-expert audiences.

**Your Background**

• Thrive in an inclusive environment and work to bring new teammates on board with clear communication, shared goals, and mutual trust.
• Have a relevant university degree in chemistry, electrochemistry, or materials science with a focus on battery electrolytes.
• Practical experience in battery R&D such as doing a Ph.D. in topics related to battery electrolytes or experience in the battery industry.
• Proven experience in evaluating electrolyte additives.
• Bring a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit to your daily work.

**Our Offer**

We offer you an R&D environment with a clear goal to ship product. Our facility is located in the central parts of Gothenburg, a small but international city with a lot to offer and nature around the corner. We will support you in a potential relocation and our comp package covers benefits to encourage a good work-life balance while being part of an exhilarating global venture.

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**About the Company**

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems dedicated to delivering the world's greenest lithium-ion battery. Together we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars. Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh), thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo and Polestar cars per year.

Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world to create the next generation battery cells. You can read more about this joint venture in the press releases here and here.

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**Application Deadline: May 12, 2024 Location: Gothenburg, On-site**