Postdoctoral Appointee - Electrochemical Energy Storage (Onsite)

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Our team is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct experimental electrochemical materials science R&D for energy storage research, particularly in the fields of sodium batteries and/or flow batteries. If you are passionate about research in these areas, consider this opportunity to become part of our team. You'll collaborate with accomplished scientists and use industry-leading equipment and facilities and gain compelling experiences in preparation for a career in this exciting area.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Contribute to a multidisciplinary, materials-focused research effort
• Assemble and test sodium batteries and/or flow batteries
• Coordinate, perform, and/or analyze data from materials characterization
• Publish innovative research in leading peer-reviewed technical journals
• Present cutting-edge research at technical conferences

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite

Qualifications We Require:

• Possess, or are pursuing, a PhD in a chemistry, materials, physics or engineering-related field (PhD must be conferred within five years prior to employment)
• Laboratory experience in electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, or battery testing
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience with various electrochemical techniques (CV, EIS, GITT, galvanostatic cycling, etc.)
• Strong background in electrochemical materials characterization, including battery testing and evaluation, ideally related to sodium, lithium, or similar batteries
• Familiarity with flow batteries, their components, and cell assembly
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and electron microscopy (SEM/EDS, etc)
• Experience developing new electrochemical test fixtures or apparatus to improve battery performance or elucidate materials limitations
• Experience using and maintaining an inert atmosphere glovebox
• Ability to interact with team members of diverse technical backgrounds
• Desire to conduct independent, focused research
• Candidates should be highly motivated, team-oriented individuals