Senior Electrochemist

Paris
Catalysis /
Full Time /
On-site
About Dioxycle
Dioxycle is pioneering breakthrough carbon utilization technologies that convert industrial emissions into sustainable chemicals with unprecedented energy and cost efficiency. By displacing fossil fuels for the production of key chemicals, Dioxycle has the potential to ultimately reduce over 800 million tons of CO2 per year, representing over 2% of the world's emissions. 
 
At the core of our process is a novel "carbon electrolyzer", a machine capable of using just electricity and water to convert carbon emissions back into valuable everyday essential chemicals. Our team is innovating across chemical, mechanical and system engineering to turn carbon transformation into an economically feasible, industrial reality through this completely novel technological approach. Having completed our medium-scale Proof-of-Concept electrolyzer, we are now working towards a first-of-its-kind large-scale industrial prototype and are assembling key partnerships for future commercial roll-out.

We are supported by world-class funders including Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Gigascale Capital and have raised $37M to date. We operate from two centers in Paris and California (so whether you are passionate about outdoors or good food/art scenes, we have a location for you to join!)

Your Mission
Dioxycle is seeking a dynamic Senior Electrochemist to join our team at this pivotal phase of transition from R&D to industrial piloting. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and technically adept individual who is excited about using their energy to foster innovation in electrolysis and have a tangible impact on global emissions. 

Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to experimental plans to deepen understanding of, and unlock improvements in, electrolyzer performance
- Conduct hands-on experimental work and analysis: documentation, post-processing and interpretation of electrolyzer performance
- Improve electrode design and equipment efficiency
- Document technical processes, maintain detailed maintenance logs, and analyze equipment performance data.
- Pilot & contribute to R&D-wide initiatives such as improving maintenance strategies to improve laboratory operations and improve quality control and testing processes 
- Actively foster a culture of safety in the lab

Location: Onsite in Paris, France

Qualifications:
To be fully comfortable with the job, you have a PhD or equivalent industry experience in electrochemistry.

Opportunity for Growth:
The position offers a clear path for professional growth within Dioxycle, with the possibility to advance into a specialized role focused on technological development (for example, a manufacturing or research-oriented role).

Below are the skills we believe will enable you to be successful in this role. 

Skillset we are looking for

    • PhD and/or industry experience in electrochemistry
    • Experience working in a lab/ industrial setting (including up to 2-4 years of work experience in a research lab or in industry)
    • Background in electrochemistry is a plus but not a requirement
    • Background in engineering is a plus but not a requirement
    • Reliable, action-oriented, hard-working and low-ego
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a systematic approach to tasks and documentation.
    • Comfortable dealing with international and diverse teams
    • Passion for scaling climate solutions, commitment to take action, and strong work ethic
    • English is our daily working language

Mindset we are looking for

    • Commitment to the mission and ambition
    • Irreproachable work ethic
    • Innovative spirit and problem-solving attitude
    • Anticipation capabilities
    • Safety and security awareness
    • Radical open-mindedness: no ego. Ideas first

What we have to offer

    • Unique journey: We are an early-stage company with a world-class team and a flat structure. 
    • Impact: We are building a product that will reshape century-old industrial processes to build a better, more sustainable and resilient world
    • People-first: We love our people. We are excited to see one another every morning when coming to work. We choose people and they choose us to share a similar excitement.
    • Feedback over ego: We are self-improving whilst helping others grow. We are no-ego doers and we are all responsible for shaping the company. 
    • International team: We are an international team made up of over 12 nationalities, and hopefully many more soon! 
    • Fun: We constantly strive to cultivate a great work atmosphere and organize regular team events. 
    • Competitive compensation packages 
    • Generous Employee Stock Ownership plans 
    • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Ergonomic work stations & state-of-the-art equipment

Our process

    • 2 x 30 minute intro call with the team to understand your career expectations, and answer your questions 
    • 60-minute technical video call with a presentation about yourself and brief case study, followed by technical questions, with Fanny (Head of MEA Engineering) and David (Co-founder & CTO)
    • Cofounder interview with Sarah (Co-founder & CEO)
    • Onsite interview to meet the team, see the lab & have lunch with the team! 
    • A series of reference calls with provided contacts