Research Manager

Are you an experienced research manager with a background in battery technology, energy storage, or energy management? Do you thrive in managing complex research projects and enjoy collaborating with research institutes and universities?

Then join our exciting mission at Octave to bring sustainable and circular energy storage solutions to the market. Have a real impact and become part of a young and dynamic team in a fast-growing scale-up.

Your role

You will manage our current research projects and be responsible to set up new research projects. You will work in close cooperation with the founding team (CTO, CIO, CEO) and be in contact point with top-tier research institutes and universities.

You will be responsible for

• Overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of research projects.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with research institutes, universities, and industry partners.
• Writing and reviewing high-quality research proposals, presentations, and deliverables.
• Identifying new research areas and proposing innovative projects aligned with the company objectives.
• Developing and leading the research team.

Why join Octave

Octave was founded in 2020 with the aim of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy by building smart energy storage systems from used e-mobility batteries. Since launching, Octave has sold more than 16 MWh of battery storage capacity and raised a total of € 2M seed funding.

In addition to the support of private funds, we are also backed by Imec and the EIC accelerator fund of the European Commission.

Our project pipeline contains several large and exciting projects at the forefront of technology and sustainability.

What we are looking for

• Senior experience in research project management, with experience in projects regarding batteries, energy storage, or energy management.
• A strong network of contacts within the research community.
• Ability to deliver top-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical documents.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

With some (or all) of the following points, you have a clear plus

• A PhD in a relevant field such as battery technology, energy management, or a similar discipline.
• Track record of successful grant applications, publications, and patents.
• Familiarity with programming and data analysis in Python.