Job Description

Cambridge - United Kingdom

Job title:

Post-doctoral Researcher - Organic Chemist, Energy Storage & Conversion

About SLB

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that\xe2\x80\x99s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world\xe2\x80\x99s greatest balancing act - how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world\xe2\x80\x99s growing energy demands. We\xe2\x80\x99re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It\xe2\x80\x99s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

We define the boundaries of the industry by unleashing our talented people\xe2\x80\x99s energy. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for innovators to join our diverse community of colleagues and develop new solutions and push the limits of what\xe2\x80\x99s possible. If you share our passion for discovery and want to find out what you could really do, then here is the place to do it.

Location:

Cambridge, England

At SLB Cambridge Research (SCR), we strike a balance between academia and industry with projects from early-stage research all the way to solution development for real business challenges.

SCR is part of SLB\'s global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the energy industry.

SLB Cambridge Research is a distinctive marquee-like structure dominating the High Cross site on the western outskirts of Cambridge, England. This spectacular building was completed in 1985 and the smaller second phase was opened in 1992. It has recently been classified as a Grade II listed building. Altogether, there are more than 930 m2; of laboratory space and offices for more than 75 scientists, technicians, and domain experts.

Job Summary:

To accelerate SLB\xe2\x80\x99s growth in the Energy Transition technology space, we are seeking a driven and creative post-doctoral scientist to join our Energy Storage Materials research programme. The vision of this program is to play a leading role in driving innovation for our company by addressing challenges lying in the energy storage and energy conversion space.

Passion for science, teamwork and the desire to succeed are the core of our programme. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the identification, synthesis and characterisation of novel redox-active organic molecules and functionalised polymers. You will conduct his own research and characterisation, develop IP and products.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and maintain the lab to the highest standards
• Design lead and deliver innovative chemistry and IP for different projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to learn new techniques.
• Be up to date with the electrochemical energy devices scientific literature and technology developments
• Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and results to the team and stakeholders
• Engage and collaborate with SLB technical community
• Publish scientific papers, write patents applications and attend conferences

Qualifications & Experience:

PhD organic chemistry, chemistry, materials sciences

• Experience in organic chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science.
• Good experience on developing and synthesising organic molecules for energy conversion and storage applications
• Knowledge and experience of analytical chemistry characterisation of organic molecules (including e.g. NMR , chromatography)

BlueFlex:

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

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