Advanced Solid State Lithium-Sulfur Battery Electrochemistry and Materials Development

Advanced Solid State Lithium‑Sulfur Battery Electrochemistry and Materials Development

Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code: 0007-NPP-MAR
26-GRC-Aero

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements.

Final date to receive applications: 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly‑talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or a NASA‑affiliated research institute. Fellowship terms range from one to three years, designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Position Summary: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in advanced structured materials and cell development of “next‑generation” batteries within the Materials Chemistry and Physics Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center. The successful candidate will have a PhD with a strong background in materials science, electrochemistry, and electrochemical energy‑storage systems such as Li‑sulfur and sodium‑ion batteries.

• Design and develop research plan in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and characterize novel battery materials, cathodes, ionic liquids, solid‑state electrolytes, and cell chemistries, including In‑Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) derived materials.
• Assemble battery cells and conduct electrochemical testing, cycle life, and temperature‑dependent performance evaluations.
• Apply computational methods to simulate cell performance and guide experimental work.
• Lead or mentor graduate students and research engineers within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Prepare and present research findings at international conferences and in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Support proposal development for funding and contribute to grant writing.

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or Engineering.
• Strong record of publications in top peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience with Li‑ion and beyond Li‑ion battery development, fabrication, and testing.
• Experience in synthesis and characterization of electroactive nanomaterials, solid‑state electrolytes, and ionic liquids.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques such as FTIR, Raman, UV – Vis, impedance spectroscopy, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
• Background in computational analysis of battery materials and mechanisms.
• Optional: experience with sodium‑ion cells and direct‑ink‑writing of 3‑D energy‑storage components.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork abilities.

• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
• Doctoral degree (PhD).

Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio