Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct integrated experimental and theoretical research on the mechano‑electrochemical behavior of battery electrodes and active particles. The primary function is to develop and deploy advanced experimental platforms for coupled electrochemical‑mechanical measurements, including optical quantification of deformation at the electrode and single‑particle scales. The postdoc will analyze chemo‑mechanical phenomena in porous electrodes and individual particles, contribute to the development of physics‑based models, and combine hands‑on battery fabrication and characterization with rigorous data analysis and modeling.

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant research experience in battery systems or electrochemical energy storage.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry, battery materials, and electrochemical testing methods.
• Knowledge of chemo‑mechanics and coupled electrochemical‑mechanical phenomena in electrodes and active particles.
• Ability to fabricate and assemble battery cells (coin, pouch, cylindrical) and conduct cycling and diagnostic tests.
• Ability to design and execute experiments, including optical or in‑situ characterization techniques for deformation measurements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data and develop physics‑based models (e.g., porous electrode theory and single‑particle models).
• Familiarity with computational tools for data analysis and/or simulation.

• Lead the development of experimental platforms for mechano‑electrochemical measurements, including optical characterization of deformation in electrodes and single particles.
• Fabricate battery cells (coin, pouch, cylindrical) and perform electrochemical testing and cycling experiments to generate high‑quality datasets.
• Analyze chemo‑mechanical behavior in porous electrodes and active particles using experimental data and theoretical frameworks.
• Develop and implement physics‑based models, including porous electrode theory and single‑particle models, with potential integration of computational simulations.
• Document and disseminate research findings through publications, reports, and presentations, and contribute to collaborative research efforts.

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108S. Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 – $85,192.50. With the pay range shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills, as well as a pay comparison to similarly‑situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.