Careers

We believe the world doesn’t have a resource problem, it has a systems problem. At Watercycle Technologies we are changing that. By turning waste into valuable resources, we are pioneering a future where supply chains become supply loops and finite materials become infinite possibilities. It’s happening now, and we are looking for curious, ambitious people to help take it further.

Please find our current vacancies listed below. If you don’t see a suitable role but are interested in joining Watercycle or completing an internship with us, we welcome speculative applications. Submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.

Current Vacancies

Battery Scientist

  • Manchester City Centre with Travel to Runcorn, Cheshire required on a regular basis 

  • Full Time

  • Dependent on experience

Role Overview 

We are seeking a cathode active material specialist to join our R&D team in Manchester. In this role, you will work on the conversion of waste batteries into new cathode materials leveraging Watercycle's know-how.  

You will be responsible for pre-cursor and cathode synthesis, focussing on NMC811 and later LFP chemistries. This will involve wet-chemistry processing, thermal treatments, material characterisation (SEM, XRD, ICP, IC) and supporting in electrochemical characterisation in conjunction with UKBIC, CPI and the University of Manchester via the Innovate UK-funded ReCAM and CAMCYCLE projects.  

You will be required to deliver on the outcomes of these projects including validation of material performance at g, kg and later 100s, kg scale. Beyond these projects, the role involves supporting Watercycle in the scaling up of its battery recycling technology as it begins commercialisation.   

The role also involves supporting a Watercycle-funded PhD project in cathode production from black mass at the University of Manchester. The PhD student is in their second of four years, and their main supervisor is Professor Sarah Haigh with you becoming co-supervisor.   

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead in the technical development of pCAM and CAM production from black mass. 

  • Lead the delivery of technical work packages in two innovate UK-funded projects. 

  • Support in the commercial scale-up of Watercycle's battery recycling technology. 

  • Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to internal stakeholders and project teams. 

  • Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies, and scientific literature to bring new ideas and innovation into the business. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience  

  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field. 

  • Hands-on experience working with Li-ion battery cells, materials, or electrochemical systems. 

  • Significant experience developing cathode active materials for lithium-ion or next generation battery technologies.  

Desirable  

  • Experience leading or contributing to grant-funded research and innovation projects. 

  • Patent generation and IP management experience. 

Benefits  

  • 28 days holiday (plus your birthday)  

  • Employee Assistance Programme 

  • PerkBox Rewards - Discounts & cashback at leading retailers 

  • 2 Volunteer Days Annually  

  • Aviva Health care medical insurance 

  • Life assurance and Death in Service 

  • Profit and performance related bonus 

  • Employee Share Options scheme 

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. 

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