Job Description

Position Description The Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to mainly conduct research to develop functional ceramic materials used for all solid-state batteries under the guidance of a supervisor.

The project involves physical, mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical characterization of ceramics using various characterization techniques. The candidate will establish the relationship between the physical/chemical properties and electrochemical performance of ceramics. The candidate will also conduct novel characterization of these materials using advanced x-ray synchrotron measurements. Provides an understanding on working principles and failure mechanism of functional ceramics. The candidate should be able to analyze data, prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications, present papers at scientific meetings, and prepare reports and presentations/papers for group meetings.

Position Requirements We expect you to have:

• A recently completed Ph.D Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Electrochemistry or another related field.
• Considerable skill in different synthetic techniques (co-precipitation, solid state reaction) used to produce layered oxide cathode materials and compounds.
• Deep understanding of electrochemistry, able to conduct the cyclic voltammetry, EIS, and galvanostatic test of half/full cells.
• Knowledge of synchrotron-based X-ray techniques (such as x-ray diffraction and spectroscopy) for in situ studies of Materials/Interfacial chemistry during synthesis and high temperature, high-voltage, or high rate operation.
• Considerable skill in the characterization on the thermal stability of cathode materials (such as TGA, ARC, TGA-MS…) and safety of battery pack.
• Knowledge and understanding to provide novel solutions to electrochemical issues from other areas of materials research, oxides, composites, and electrochemical interfaces.
• Knowledge of processing and analyzing results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and good record of publication and external recognition in relevant areas.

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