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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Number: 5638461
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

Professor Hongli Zhu, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in materials and devices (polymer, ceramic, lithium metal, solid state energy storage). Responsibilities include performing basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. Assisting the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results.

Maintaining the laboratory and may exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. Primary responsibility is ensuring that the research is complete.

Qualifications:

Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar. Successful candidate is enthusiastic, and self motivated from diverse backgrounds and disciplines; including electrochemical engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer engineering or related fields. Experiences and skills in ceramic, electrochemistry, polymer and solid state battery are encouraged.

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.

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.

For more information research visit: https://coe.northeastern.edu/research/hongli_group/index.html

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 https://hr.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.

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