Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in energy storage. Opening for a postdoc researcher with financial aid is available in Professor Hongli Zhu's group (website: http://www.coe.neu.edu/research/hongli_group/index.html). Appointments beginning in February 1st 2023 are preferred. The successful candidate will work on a DOE project to develop the technology for the next generation of energy storage devices. The position will be responsible for conducting electrode, electrolyte and cell technology development, performance evaluation, analyze performance and make recommendations to improve performance. The applicant will work in the laboratory environment with synthetic and analytical chemistry equipment as well as generate data analysis and experimental reports documenting the experiments and the results obtained.

Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing synthetic approaches for preparing solid-state electrolytes for Li batteries and other advanced battery systems
  
  
• Performing structural and electrochemical characterization of electrode materials
  
  
• Studying the degradation mechanisms of battery electrodes
  
  
• Disseminating research findings with high-quality scientific papers and presentations
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills and abilities a must. Team-oriented attitude required
  
  Position Requirements
  
  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  
• Ph.D. degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or closely related fields
  
  
• A strong background in synthesis, materials characterization, and electrochemistry
  
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with group members and internal/external colleagues
  
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are a must.
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  
• Developing synthetic approaches for preparing solid-state electrolytes for Li batteries and other advanced battery systems
  
  
• Performing structural and electrochemical characterization of electrode materials
  
  
• Studying the degradation mechanisms of battery electrodes
  
  
• Disseminating research findings with high-quality scientific papers and presentations
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills and abilities a must. Team-oriented attitude required
  
  Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  
• Skills at solid state electrolyte materials synthesis and characterization
  
  
• Flow batteries
  
  
• Experience in cell technology development, manufacturing batteries, building and testing prototype battery samples.
  
  Position Type
  
  Research
  
  Additional Information
  
  Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
  
  Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit www.northeastern.edu/benefits for more information.
  
  Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
  
  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  
  To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
  
  
  To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R110870-1
  
  
  
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