Research Scientist – Hydrometallurgy
Join the forefront of EV battery recycling, working alongside a team of experts who are passionate about clean technology and pushing the boundaries of innovation.
The Role
As a Research Scientist at Altilium, you’ll be at the heart of advancing EV battery mineral recovery. Using your expertise in hydrometallurgy, you’ll research, refine, and optimise processes that turn end-of-life batteries into valuable materials. You’ll collaborate with engineers and scientists to drive improvements and make sustainable battery recycling commercially viable.
This is a hands-on wet-lab role covering everything from experiment design and execution to data analysis and reporting. Your work will help us develop breakthrough solutions for recycling lithium-ion EV batteries, ensuring high-purity material recovery and a greener future.
What You’ll Do
🔬 Research hydrometallurgy techniques, including leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, and crystallisation.
⚙️ Develop and refine processes to extract valuable materials from EV battery waste.
🧪 Plan and run experimental campaigns at our pilot facilities, working closely with engineers.
📊 Analyse data to optimise recovery rates and improve efficiency.
🔍 Design process flow diagrams to streamline recycling operations.
What You’ll Bring
✅ MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
✅ 3+ years of experience in hydrometallurgy.
✅ Strong understanding of leaching, solvent extraction, ion exchange, and precipitation.
✅ Experience in material characterisation techniques and data interpretation.
✅ A hands-on approach—comfortable with designing and building lab equipment.
✅ Clear, confident communicator who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
If you’re currently undertaking a PhD with prior experience in metallurgy, this could be a great fit! We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, thrives on problem-solving, and delivers results.
Why Join Us?
At Altilium, we’re revolutionising the EV battery supply chain—cutting waste, recovering critical minerals, and reducing reliance on mining. Our team is developing game-changing green processing technologies to make battery recycling more sustainable and efficient.
This is your chance to be part of the sixth industrial revolution, working on circular energy solutions that will shape the future of transport across the UK and Europe. 🚀
💡 Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join our team of brilliant minds!
