Research Scientist, Co-op Student
Nano One
British Columbia, Canada
Posted on Saturday, September 9, 2023
Disclaimer: This position is an 8-month term running from January 2024 to August 2024. This will be a fully in-person, full-time (40 hours per week) position, so please be sure you can meet these conditions before applying.
What we do:
Nano One® Materials Corp. (Nano One) is a cutting-edge clean technology company with a patented and scalable process for improving how battery materials are made. Nano One is a well-funded, publicly traded company with a diverse team of scientists and experienced business-people. We are trailblazing a better way to make battery materials for electric vehicles, energy storage and consumer electronics in the global push for a zero-emission future. We leverage our know-how to address scale-up challenges of the energy transition using our patented process which produces low-cost, high-performance lithium-ion battery materials. Our team focuses on continuous innovations to leapfrog the status quo by solving tomorrow’s problems.
We are changing how the world makes battery materials and we need your help! We are looking for talented and creative people to join our team of 130+ as we scale-up towards commercialization.
Position Summary:
Currently, we are looking for a Research Scientist Co-Op to join the Research and Development Team. Working with our team, you will get the opportunity to be a part of our sustainable technology that focuses on the reduction of waste and improving the performance of lithium battery cathode materials.
What We’ll Provide You:
- Wet chemical synthesis and analysis (XRD, etc.) of lithium battery cathode materials
- Interpretation and reporting on results from various analytical techniques
- Establishing process/structure/function relationships as they relate to the commercialization of Nano One’s technology
- Characterization and optimization of the performance of materials and processing equipment towards the design, fabrication and commissioning of bench and pilot scale production equipment
- You will be fully integrated into our current team and will be conducting data analysis, as well as be directly involved in discussion, report writing and presenting within the Nano One research environment
What You’ll Bring:
- A third or final year student pursuing any of the following degrees: chemistry, materials engineering, chemical engineering, and materials science
- Hands-on experience with laboratory apparatus and analytical equipment
- Good written and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
- An interest in learning about lithium-ion battery technology