R&D Lead

Job Title: R&D Lead. 

Location: London and/or Middlesbrough (to be defined). 

Salary: Up to £55k p.a. commensurate with experience. 

Benefits: Employee Share Option Plan, Personal Development Budget, Flexible Working, Monthly Pizza Bonus as standard. 

Start date: As soon as possible.

Duration: Permanent.

Working hours: 37.5hrs per week for full time, 80% part time also considered.

About the role 

Nanomox is seeking an experienced and visionary R&D Lead to lead the company's in-house experimental efforts. This role will involve a deep understanding of advanced material synthesis and characterization techniques, with a focus on the Oxidative Ionothermal Synthesis (OIS) process. The R&D Lead will spearhead the exploration and development of this novel method for the production of high-performance inorganic materials, such as zinc oxide, for a wide range of applications.

In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work on-site when appropriate and will play a critical role in establishing laboratory facilities and protocols. As one of the first technical employees, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of Nanomox and be a key contributor to the company's mission of fighting climate change through the development of sustainable technologies.

Our vision for first employees is that they own the business with us - as we grow - and become part of the collective story of Nanomox, taking a catalytic role in its early history and the fight against climate change.

What we are looking for 

Essential: 

• PhD in Chemistry or Material Science, or equivalent industry experience.
• Expertise in the synthesis of inorganic materials and characterization techniques (XRD, XRF, SEM, DLS, BET, UV-Vis).
• In-depth knowledge of crystallization processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to lead and collaborate within teams. 
• Broad practical skills, including setting up test stands and prototyping. 
• Ability to navigate across different domains of knowledge. 
• Demonstrated ability to find solutions in unknown and ambiguous situations. 
• Clear communication of technology development vision and strategy. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral (English), with the ability to produce clear reports for both high-level and technical audiences.
  Ability to work independently on multiple projects and manage time effectively. 
• Highly self-motivated, with a detail-oriented approach to work.
• Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, including punctuality, tact, positivity, flexibility, and cooperation. 
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of Nanomox.
   

Desirable: 

• In-depth understanding of electrochemical principles, techniques, processes and applications. 
• Experience with electrochemical reduction and oxidation reactions  

Key responsibilities: 

• Developing and implementing experimental test-plans. 
• Supporting and supervising a team of scientists and technicians for optimisation studies and early concept exploration. 
• Managing a lab budget.
• Collaborate with the CEO to produce technical reports/publications. 
• Support academic collaborations. 
• Support dissemination activities (conferences, tweets, etc). 
• Managing the daily running of the lab ensuring compliance with H&S, waste disposal.