ResponsibilitiesThe Battery Materials & Systems Group within the Energy and Environment Directorate seeks an outstanding postdoctoral research scientist with a strong background in battery materials, electrode development, and electrochemistry. This position is for a materials scientist, chemist, or electrochemist with hands-on experimental experience in battery electrode fabrication, cell assembly, and electrochemical characterization.
The primary focus of this role is to conduct innovative research on advanced sodium-ion battery materials and electrodes, with an emphasis on electrode design, materials optimization, and electrochemical performance. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to investigate the relationships among material properties, electrode composition and processing, including binder development and optimization, electrochemical behavior, and battery performance.
Project work will include electrode formulation and fabrication, battery cell assembly and testing, materials and electrochemical characterization, and experimental data analysis. The candidate may also contribute to complementary research on battery thermodynamic and thermal characterization for sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries. The successful candidate will prepare manuscripts for publication, present research findings, and contribute to the development of new research ideas.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
- PhD in materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field, with demonstrated hands-on experimental experience in rechargeable battery research.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field, with demonstrated hands-on experimental experience in rechargeable battery research.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with battery electrode fabrication, cell assembly, and electrochemical testing. Experience with sodium-ion batteries is a strong plus.
- Experience with battery binder development, polymer binder formulation, aqueous electrode processing, or electrode-binder interactions is a strong plus.
- Strong background in battery electrochemistry and materials characterization, with demonstrated skills in experimental data analysis, problem-solving, and independent laboratory research.
- Experience with temperature-dependent battery testing, electrochemical thermodynamics, calorimetry, or battery thermal characterization is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentNot applicable.
Testing Designated PositionThis is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
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Minimum SalaryUSD $69,000.00/Yr.
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