Research Scientist

The RoleAs a Research Scientist at Altilium, you'll leverage your expertise in hydrometallurgy to advance EV battery mineral recovery. You'll research, refine, and optimise our processes, sharing your insights with the wider research and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.This wet-lab role spans the full research lifecycle - from planning and execution to reporting. Your work will contribute to our mission of developing a holistic solution for recycling lithium-ion EV batteries, focused on achieving high-purity material streams and unlocking the commercial viability of challenging-to-recover minerals.What You'll Do

• Conduct research in hydrometallurgy, exploring leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation, crystallization, and new material synthesis.
• Design and refine hydrometallurgical processes to recover valuable materials from EV battery waste.
• Collaborate with engineers to plan and run experimental campaigns in our pilot facilities.
• Develop process flow diagrams to streamline recycling operations.
• Perform statistical analysis of data to optimise processes and improve recovery outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• M.Sc degree in the relevant field, e.g. Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry or allied fields.
• Understanding of various hydrometallurgical processes
• At least 3-years working experience in hydrometallurgy
• Understanding fundamentals of leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, precipitation and/or other unit operations with applications in recycling and chemical processing.
• Experience in characterization techniques and interpretation of data
• Willingness to design and build equipment and scientific instruments.
• Good written and oral English language skills.

This role would suit someone undertaking a PhD with prior experience in metallurgy. You'll have strong communication skills, thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. Focused on results, you take ownership of your work and deliver against targets.Apply now and join our team of brilliant minds!