Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Associate Opportunity:
From Waste Tires to Electrode Materials for Batteries and Supercapacitors
The Department of has an excellent opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Amit Goyal research group to conduct applied research in synthesis, device fabrication and characterization of Na-ion based batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes derived from waste tires.
Responsibilities- Developing novel methodologies for extracting activated carbon from waste tires
- Fabricating coin cells
- Performing full electrochemical characterization towards realizing performance approaching the best reported performance for Na-ion batteries
- Designing and fabricating supercapacitors from tire-derived carbon and achieving high performance
- Working independently and establishing all experimental processes and instrumentation for the work
- Visa status: Current US residents preferred. For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa
- Term: 2-3 years depending on performance
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications- Education:
. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required. - Prior battery fabrication and electrochemical device characterization
- Prior supercapacitor fabrication and electrochemical device characterization
- Experience with advanced materials characterization techniques
- Strong motivation and ability to work independently
- Research in battery fabrication with knowledge of supercapacitor fabrication
- One‑year postdoctoral experience in battery fabrication and characterization
- Prior experience working on batteries or supercapacitors with carbon derived from waste tires
- Good experience with electronics and typical laboratory test instruments
Salary Range: $50,000.
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00.
Please contact over email, not through the phone number.
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