USH - Postdoctoral Scientist - Battery Electrolytes

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Location:

Baytown, TX, US, 77520

Company Name:
Exxon Mobil

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The postdoctoral appointee will leverage a background in battery materials analysis to assist in developing electrolytes for next-generation batteries. This work will aid in Exxon Mobil’s development of electrode and conductive carbon materials for various battery technologies.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Engage in hands-on laboratory work, including experimental design and execution, capability development, and rigorous analysis and communication of results.
• Utilize Exxon Mobil’s internal research facilities to generate high-quality data that advances the understanding and development of battery materials, including anodes and electrolytes.
• Contribute effectively to cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership within their area of expertise.
• Engage with new market development teams to identify technical opportunities, guide portfolio strategy, and support commercialization pathways.
• Leverage external partnerships and 3rd-party capabilities to accelerate learning, expand testing capacity, and enhance technology development.
• Publish and present work in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, supported by a standard internal review process that protects intellectual property and confidential business information while enabling timely dissemination of scientific results.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong research background in battery materials.
• Expertise in both basic and advanced battery testing and electrochemical analysis, with the ability to generate fundamental insights.
• Ability to plan and execute independent lab work, while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Record of technical publications or presentations, with interest in continued external engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of battery electrolyte design principles, including how electrolyte composition can be optimized to meet diverse performance targets (e.g., high/low temperature performance, fast-charging, cycle life, compatibility with different chemistries)
• Familiarity with fundamentals and design principles of multiple battery chemistries (Li-ion, Na-ion, Li-S, etc.)

This opportunity is for a postdoctoral position expected to last one to three years, subject to annual review and renewal.

The Exxon Mobil Baytown Complex is one of the world’s largest and most advanced refining and petrochemical facilities. Since opening in 1920, it has expanded to four manufacturing sites, including a plastics plant in nearby Mont Belvieu, as well as a global technology center spanning 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel.

With highly integrated…