Principal Scientist

at SOLiTHOR’s Centre of Excellence for all-solid-state rechargeable lithium batterytechnology.

**Who we are**

SOLiTHOR is a high-tech company which is utilising 10 years of research by imec - the prestigious Belgian R&D institute in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.

To strengthen our growing team of engineers and technologists, we are looking for a motivated and talented Principal Scientist - Components Manager.

**Main responsibilities**
- Serve as a technical lead, mentor, and guide the scientists in the innovative process enabling the achievement of key milestones on the critical path towards prototype demonstrators
- Help specify and design the cell technology
- Accountable for the execution, close follow-up, and implementation of the technical roadmap - detailing goals and objectives
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously including establishing timelines, allocating resources and overseeing project milestones. Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders on project progress
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that promotes innovation, transparency and scientific excellence
- Contribute to a culture of innovation by identifying, developing and documenting intellectual property

**Skills personality and experience**

We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with a hands-on approach to work - a creative problem solver who is motivated and passionate about the profession, and who thrives in a high-tech and multicultural environment.

**Qualifications**
- PhD in chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry or polymer chemistry
- Experience with Li metal, solid-state technology is essential
- 7+ years of experience in an industrial battery environment (battery manufacturing, battery material or components production, battery start-up )
- Proven experience in leading and managing scientific research projects from conception to completion, including experimental design, data analysis and interpretation
- Experience in battery or electrochemical cell design is advantageous

**Other considerations**
- Proven ability to lead data-driven decision-making
- Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt the plan quickly
- Provide adequate reporting of team activities within the scope of technology development
- Results-driven and able to deliver quality output within stringent deadlines
- The ability to thrive in a high-tech and ambitious environment where teamwork is key
- Flexible and able to respond to rapidly changing circumstances
- Fluent in English (written and oral)
- Based in Belgium or willing to relocate

**The opportunity**

We offer you the opportunity to develop next-generation all-solid-state lithium batteries in a challenging environment. In doing so, you will take on a crucial role within our talented, passionate and multicultural team. You will have the opportunity to help build a company that will have a major global social impact.

SOLiTHOR not only offers you access to top-class equipment and laboratory facilities, but also a competitive salary package with the following benefits:

- Contract of indeterminate duration (40h/week, 12 additional holidays)
- Company car
- Meal vouchers worth €8/working day
- Hospitalisation insurance
- Group insurance
- Home office compensation

**Location**

You will be based in Sint-Truiden, surrounded by like-minded, inspiring people.

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