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The battery design scientist who sparked a European EV revolution

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CBREX

Building next-gen EV battery components in Belgium required a PhD-level Principal Scientist specializing in electrochemistry. Sourcing PhD talent for this role from India resulted in zero traction over 3 months due to the extreme niche domain requirements, leaving the Indian TA team stuck in a bind.

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The Indian TA lead realized that traditional sourcing channels were hitting a wall for such a specialized role. They turned to CBREX to bypass the limitations of remote, cross-border recruiting and instantly gain access to a curated network of specialized European R&D and clean-tech search firms who understood the local European market nuances perfectly.

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By leveraging CBREX's AI-driven marketplace, the team didn't just broadcast the role; they were matched with recruitment experts who had previously placed high-level scientific talent in the battery and chemical sectors. The AI system filtered through the ecosystem to find the exact partners who could deliver on such a complex profile.

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Within a short timeframe, a top-tier PhD scientist was successfully placed at USD $140,000, immediately securing key IP developments for the European facility. This proves that for Indian TA teams, finding PhD-level, highly specialized scientific talent in Western Europe is entirely achievable when you tap into the right network.

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