Sixonia

SENIOR CHEMIST

We are seeking a Senior Chemist with strong expertise in materials chemistry and hands-on lab experience to join our growing team. This role will be central in developing and applying tailored eGraphene solutions for battery applications. You will serve as the technical bridge between Sixonia’s R&D team and our customers - from understanding their challenges to co-developing formulations and guiding them in implementation and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Co-Development: Work directly with customers to identify their needs, propose eGraphene solutions and define technical development paths.

  • R&D & Formulation: Design and produce application-specific eGraphene dispersions and formulations tailored to electrode chemistries.

  • Product Development: Further enhance eGraphene performance by exploring refinements to raw materials, production setup, functionalization or formulations.

  • Application & Testing: Apply eGraphene in battery-related samples (e.g., cathode, anode, separator coatings) and guide performance characterization.

  • Technical Consulting: Advise customers on how to integrate eGraphene into their processes and evaluate performance improvements (e.g., conductivity, stability, cycle life).

  • Collaboration: Work closely with Sixonia’s R&D, scale-up, and business colleagues to ensure alignment between scientific innovation and customer needs.

  • Knowledge Building: Stay up to date with advances in 2D materials, battery chemistry, and related fields to continuously strengthen Sixonia’s competitive edge.


Requirements

  • PhD or MSc degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or related field. 

  • 5+ years of relevant lab experience, ideally in 2D materials, nanomaterials, or advanced carbon chemistry.

  • Proven track record in battery materials research - ideally with industry experience.

  • Strong background in relevant materials characterization.

  • Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical solutions for customers. 

  • Excellent communication skills and motivation to engage directly with partners and customers. 

  • Self-driven, hands-on, and excited to work in a dynamic startup environment. 

  • Fluent in English and ideally German (not essential) 


What We Offer

  • The opportunity to help shape the future of advanced materials and battery technologies. 

  • A key role in a fast-growing deep-tech startup with international exposure. 

  • Direct impact on customer projects and product development. 

  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environment with room for creativity and ownership. 

  • Chance to connect with academia and industry experts at global Events 

  • Various growth, leadership, and impact opportunities to further grow the team, the lab, our product roadmap and custom solutions 

  • Attractive salary depending on the candidate's profile and experience. 

  • And last but not least, Dresden - a great city to live and work in!


Have we sparked your curiosity?

If so, please send us your detailed CV to: jobs@sixonia.com


We will get back to you as soon as possible and look forward to hearing from you!