Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Texas at Dallas • Richardson, TX

29d • Onsite

About The Position

One postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Laisuo Su, in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas. Our group's research focuses on developing revolutionary materials for renewable energy devices, especially in the area of rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and zinc-ion batteries. Among various components within a battery, the group has a particular interest in the electrolyte, including both liquid electrolyte and solid electrolyte, and electrolyte-electrode interface, where various critical reactions happen.

Requirements

• Ph.D in a related field.
• To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Candidate must hold a PhD degree.
• Battery assembling and electrochemical testing experience.
• Good track of record in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and direct a wide variety of experiments.
• Guide PhD students in the group.
• Evaluate experiment results and interpret data.
• Present in group meetings and project meetings.
• Write manuscripts.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees