Post-doctoral Researcher - Electrochemical Safety Research Institute

Post-Doctoral Researcher

The Post-Doctoral Researcher will perform independent research in preparation for a career as a scientific professional, contributing to and advancing the research agenda of the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at UL Research Institutes (ULRI) based in our Houston, TX facilities. The researcher will work closely with other researchers and colleagues to advance research excellence.

• Conduct experiments focused on energy storage safety science, with an emphasis on lithium-ion batteries or other battery chemistries.
• Apply knowledge of scientific principles to the specific research tasks.
• Exercise a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems, and developing new and improved techniques and methods.
• Assume primary responsibility for the development of independent research.
• Assist with experiments, data collection, evaluations, and support researchers on projects; analyze results.
• Plan, design, and complete initial and follow-up procedures as needed to test and validate results.
• Perform research to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with ULRI colleagues and ULRI research partners such as universities.
• Contribute to and participate in webinars, conference presentations, writing papers for journal publications, and facilitating training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Gain expertise in energy storage safety science.
• Develop and execute independent research projects.
• Collaborate with a diverse scientific community.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Enhance lab management and experimental design skills.

• Proven ability to perform independent research and support publication.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of scientific and/or engineering disciplines that include electrochemical engineering, energy storage, battery safety or safety of other energy technologies.
• Ability to support research in a lab environment.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting experiments involving lithium-ion batteries or other battery chemistries.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain academic and applied knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming languages for data analysis and report development.
• Ability to collaborate with peers and work directly with other team members and external collaborators to complete a project from start to finish.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science conferred within three years of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.
• Experience working with lithium‑ion or other battery chemistries.

• All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401(k) matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.
  
  We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

$67,319.32–$92,564.06

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