The Materials Design Lab, led by Professor Jae Chul Kim in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of electrochemical energy storage systems. The successful candidate will conduct original and innovative research focusing on:

• Design of novel cathode materials and interfaces for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

• Atomic-resolution structural characterization using advanced electron microscopy techniques.

This full-time position is available starting May 19, 2025, or later, and is suited for a highly motivated researcher aiming to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced research environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform research and development of advanced materials for energy storage applications.

• Lead experiments in battery fabrication and electrochemical testing.

• Conduct atomic-scale analysis of materials using electron microscopy and, when applicable, synchrotron-based techniques.

• Analyze electrochemical, spectroscopic, and scattering data from in-house and national lab beamline facilities.

• Collaborate closely with graduate students and other research staff.

• Present findings at conferences and contribute to scholarly publications.

• Assist with grant writing and proposal development when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field by the time of appointment.

• Background in energy storage materials.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in battery fabrication and electrochemical testing methods.

Department

Materials Science and Engineering