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We are seeking a researcher to lead the application development of our newly developed porous carbon material for lithium-ion batteries. Our goal is to commercialize the material for use as an active material and conductive additive. With initial scale-up of material production well underway, we are expanding our application research team to accelerate this effort.
The successful candidate will conduct application research for our porous carbon material in lithium-ion batteries and collaborate with our process development team in Gifu to fine-tune the material. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in joint research projects with multiple domestic and international battery and material manufacturers. Candidates with experience in patent writing may also contribute to patent application processes.
･Experience in research and development related to lithium-ion batteries.
･Experience in research and development of lithium-ion battery materials.･Experience in research and development of carbon materials.
Position / Job Title
Battery Applications Researcher
Employment Type
Full-time
Salary
Negotiable
Location
Kanagawa, Japan
Probation Period
3 months from the date of hire
Benefits
･Comprehensive social insurance coverage.･Housing allowance.･Company car provided.･Relocation allowance for single assignments.･Travel allowance.･Stock option program available.
Selection Process
Document screening → Two rounds of online interviews
We are currently scaling up our highly rated lab-level samples to production-scale lines in a project that has been progressing successfully. As the project advances, we are seeking a Manufacturing Technology Leader to operate and manage production-scale lines and oversee their efficient operation.
You will work closely with our Process Development Team in Gifu to lead the operation of production lines and drive the accumulation and improvement of manufacturing technologies.
･Experience working in the manufacturing division of a chemical or materials manufacturer, or similar experience.
･Experience working in the manufacturing division of a carbon materials manufacturer, or similar experience.
Manufacturing Technology Leader
Gifu, Japan
We are currently scaling up our highly regarded lab-level samples to production-scale lines as part of an ongoing project. Within this initiative, we are expanding our Materials Engineering Team and seeking a Materials R&D Engineer to lead the application design of materials. There are multiple themes within application design, and we expect the successful candidate to take ownership of a specific theme.
You will lead materials development in collaboration with the Process Development Team (Gifu) and the Battery Application Team (Kawasaki).
･Experience in research and development at a chemical or materials manufacturer, or equivalent experience.
･Experience in research and development of carbon materials, or equivalent experience.
Materials R&D Engineer
･Supporting the development of corporate strategies.･Planning and executing strategies for corporate branding and promotion, particularly for international market entry, including press releases and event exhibitions.
･Be part of a fast-growing deep-tech startup and gain experience in a critical phase of business development.･Work on key technologies for achieving carbon neutrality and immerse yourself in the battery industry, often referred to as the "heart of industry."･Gain hands-on experience bringing university-originated science from Japan to the global market.･Enjoy significant autonomy in your role within a small but agile organization.･Learn and grow under the guidance of our CFO, a former investment banker, with opportunities to expand your skill set beyond traditional responsibilities.
･Strong external communication skills.･At least one year of project management experience in branding or promotional activities.･Business-level English communication skills.
･Interest in startup culture.･Passion for corporate branding.･Proactive leadership and the ability to take initiative.･A team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach.(Location and other working conditions can be flexibly arranged through casual discussions.)
Corporate Staff
We are currently scaling up our highly regarded lab-level samples to production-scale lines as part of an ongoing project. As the project progresses successfully, we are seeking an Administrative & Logistics Coordinator to support operations at our production facility.
･Handle administrative tasks related to the production facility.･Manage logistics operations, including product shipments.
･Proficiency in basic PC operations.
･Experience in administrative tasks or related roles.･Experience in logistics management or related roles.･Basic conversational English skills.･Experience in international logistics.･Open to beginners or those with no prior experience.
Administrative & Logistics Coordinator
