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Activated Carbon Scientist / Engineer

Capybara Energy · Woburn, MAtoday

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Run and scale hydrothermal carbonization of waste feedstocks to make and characterize hydrochar for energy storage.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on HTC work turning waste into hydrochar for energy storage, with a path from lab toward scale-up.

Might not be for you. Narrow focus: requires direct HTC hydrochar experience, and other carbon technologies are explicitly not wanted.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist PhD-friendly

Core polymer roleHands-on hydrothermal carbonization of waste/biomass to hydrochar; characterize via BET, SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR for energy-storage carbon materials

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Industry
Energy
Role
R&D / Research
Visa
No sponsorship
Materials
hydrocharbiomass-derived carbonwaste feedstocksactivated carbon
Techniques
BET12 rolesSEM233 rolesXRD118 rolesTGA164 rolesFTIR231 roles
Benefits
three weeks PTOparental leave

Role details

HTC and Waste-Derived Carbon Scientist

Capybara Energy is developing energy storage systems using carbon made from waste materials. We’re looking for a hands-on scientist to help develop and scale this work.

The essential experience for this role is personally performing hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) on waste or biomass feedstocks to produce hydrochar.

We are not seeking other carbon technologies at this time.

What we’re looking for

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience producing hydrochar through HTC of waste or biomass feedstocks.
  • Experience with carbon characterization methods such as BET, SEM, XRD, TGA, or FTIR.
  • A practical, collaborative approach to research and problem-solving.

What you’ll do

  • Run and improve HTC processes using waste or biomass feedstocks.
  • Characterize hydrochar and support its development for energy-storage applications.
  • Help move promising processes from lab work toward larger-scale production.
  • Work with our engineering and research team and document results clearly.

Experience activating hydrochar, working with electrochemical energy storage, or scaling processes is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Three weeks paid time off
  • Sick pay
  • Parental leave
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401K match
  • Advanced Snacks
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required due to federal contract requirements.

Don't have direct carbon conversion experience, but you're still interested in working with us? Check out other employment opportunities on our website; Capybara.Energy

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Common questions

Does Capybara Energy sponsor work visas for the Activated Carbon Scientist / Engineer role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Activated Carbon Scientist / Engineer role at Capybara Energy based?

This role is based in Woburn, MA.

What degree is required for the Activated Carbon Scientist / Engineer role at Capybara Energy?

This role requires a PhD.

What polymers or materials does this Activated Carbon Scientist / Engineer role work with?

hydrochar, biomass-derived carbon, waste feedstocks.

What techniques or methods are required for this Activated Carbon Scientist / Engineer role?

BET, SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR.