Senior Materials Scientist, R&D (Gas Diffusion Electrodes for Iron-Air Batteries) at Form Energy, Somerville
Job Description
Form Energy is hiring a senior materials scientist in its Advanced Technology team in Somerville, Massachusetts, to develop next-generation gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) for its iron-air batteries. The scientist fabricates and characterises GDEs, connects material properties to cell-level electrochemical performance, runs build-and-test campaigns and works with chemists, materials scientists and battery engineers. A PhD with no further experience meets the requirement.
At a glance
- Role: Senior Materials Scientist, R&D
- Team: Discharge Cell R&D, Advanced Technology
- Location: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA (on site)
- Posted: 10 September 2026
- Pay: $128,662 to $160,807
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 13 October 2026)
About the GDE scientist role
- Develop new GDE formulations and turn target properties into manufacturable electrodes
- Use physical and electrochemical characterisation to find failure modes
- Propose and implement design improvements
- Coordinate build-and-test campaigns and share test infrastructure upkeep
- Align GDE work with next-generation cell requirements
Benefits in the posting
Form Energy says it covers all medical, dental and vision premiums for full-time staff and 80% for dependants, offers stock options, at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and relocation help for this role.
What Form Energy is looking for
- A PhD in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field (or BS + 4-7 years, or MS + 2 years)
- Developing and characterising porous, coated or multiphase materials such as GDEs, fuel cell layers, battery electrodes or membranes
- SEM, porosimetry, pycnometry and contact angle linked to performance
- Electrode or coating fabrication such as extrusion or spray coating
- Interpreting EIS and polarisation data
Pay and location
Form Energy lists a pay range of $128,662 to $160,807, plus stock options and benefits. The role is on site in Somerville.
How to apply
Apply through the official Form Energy job posting. Form Energy’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 13 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: Form Energy
Official advertisement: jobs.ashbyhq.com
How to prepare for this application
- Fuel cell background welcome: GDE and catalyst-layer experience from fuel cells or electrolysers transfers directly.
- Porosity: show how you linked pore structure to performance.
- Fabrication: describe coating methods you used.
- Iron-air: read how the air electrode works in iron-air cells.
About Form Energy
Form Energy makes iron-air batteries that store electricity for several days to support the grid. It has contracts with US utilities and has started production at its first high-volume factory in Weirton, West Virginia; its R&D is in Somerville, Massachusetts.
