Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
About The Position
This position is in the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate, within the Energy Storage Division. The capabilities of Energy Storage Division include deep knowledge of in situ and operando characterization of electrochemical energy storage processes from the material level to the systems level. The facilities include access to a humidity-controlled dryroom for fabrication, testing, and analysis of prototype batteries. The facility includes a state-of-the-art pouch cell fabrication line for generation of high quality, high precision and high capacity batteries in a commercially relevant form factor. This position involves design, investigation, and application testing of electrochemical energy storage systems (batteries) for varied use cases. Preparation and characterization of novel and emerging energy storage systems will be required. Elucidation of the functional operation of batteries under different operating environments will be a focus for the position.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering completed by 6/1/2026.
- Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science as demonstrated through publications.
- Expertise in data collection and analysis of electrochemical systems via synchrotron x-ray methods including X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy for the characterization of materials, components, and operando methods for batteries.
- Knowledge of electrochemistry or material transport properties.
- Experience in non-aqueous batteries such as lithium or lithium ion batteries.
- Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
- Eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electrochemical analysis such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and galvanostatic cycling.
- Experience in use and data interpretation of anode, cathode, or electrolyte materials analysis relevant to electrochemical study.
- Experience in use and data interpretation of data relevant to electrochemical energy storage
- Expertise in X-ray diffraction analysis and refinement methods.
- Demonstrated scientific abilities through prior publications.
Responsibilities
- Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments and analyze data in the field of chemistry.
- Collect and analyze data describing structure-function relationships of battery materials, including synchrotron based X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy data.
- Identify and implement electrochemical evaluation protocols for battery systems in operational environment, including use cases describing data storage and backup.
- Participate in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
- Participate in report writing for ongoing and funded research programs.
- Development of standard operating procedures and ordering of supplies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
