CSU Ceramic Materials Group Postdoctoral Fellow

The Ceramic Materials Group is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct innovative research in advanced manufacturing of critical engineering (ceramic) materials and/or advanced materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. The successful candidate will develop and execute independent and collaborative research, generate novel scientific results, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to the development of new research directions and proposals.

Full Consideration Date: please apply by Sunday, 11/15/2026, 11:59pm (MT).

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• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experimental research in advanced manufacturing of critical engineering (ceramic) materials and/or materials (especially ceramic materials) for electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
• Develop and evaluate new materials, processing approaches, experimental methodologies, and instrumentation.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data, including complex and multidisciplinary datasets.
• Identify scientific questions and develop innovative approaches to address challenging materials and processing problems.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and critically evaluate existing scientific knowledge.
• Prepare and publish high-quality manuscripts in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences, seminars, and group meetings.
• Participate in brainstorming and collaborative research activities to develop novel research concepts and competitive research proposals.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals, technical reports, presentations, and other scholarly materials.

• Pre-employment Background Check (required for all new hires).
• Legally authorized to work in the US by the proposed start date.
• Valid driver's license by the proposed start date.

Assist in the supervision and mentoring of graduate students and undergraduate research assistants.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, (Inorganic) Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A strong publication record, including at least three first-author peer-reviewed journal publications in areas closely related to advanced manufacturing of materials, advanced ceramics, electrochemical energy conversion and storage, or other related materials research.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, conduct, analyze, and troubleshoot experimental research.
• Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to research excellence and scientific rigor.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

• Strong curiosity and enthusiasm for developing new materials, processing methods, experimental approaches, or scientific concepts.
• Experience developing or building new experimental instrumentation or laboratory capabilities is greatly preferred.
• Experience with advanced materials processing, manufacturing, synthesis, or characterization.
• Experience with electrochemical energy conversion and/or energy storage materials and devices.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate innovative research ideas and translate them into testable scientific hypotheses.
• Experience preparing research proposals, grant applications, or other competitive funding proposals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to integrate knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate researchers.

$55,000 - $70,000 per year

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