Post-doctoral Fellow, Mechanical & Materials Engineering At Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $55,000 depending on experience; bonus/equit...
On-site
Ph.d. in materials science or related field
Experience with lithium-ion battery recycling
Proficiency in xrd, sem, and electrochemical testing
The position focuses on advancing closed-loop lithium-ion battery recycling and sustainable materials processing at the Electrochemical Energy Laboratory

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on advancing closed-loop lithium-ion battery recycling and sustainable materials processing at the Electrochemical Energy Laboratory.
  • Candidates will design experiments for spent battery processing, synthesize new materials, and evaluate electrochemical performance using advanced characterization techniques.
  • WPI offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance within a diverse and inclusive research environment.

Matching Summary

The position focuses on advancing closed-loop lithium-ion battery recycling and sustainable materials processing at the Electrochemical Energy Laboratory.

Salary

Base: $55,000 depending on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field
  • Experience with lithium-ion battery recycling
  • Proficiency in XRD, SEM, and electrochemical testing
  • Battery cell fabrication and performance evaluation skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with sodium-ion cathodes or solid-state batteries
  • Background in scale-up of materials synthesis
  • Proven track record of mentoring students
  • Experience with direct recycling processes

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree required in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Demonstrated research experience in battery recycling or electrochemical energy storage
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for manuscript preparation

Work Rights

Not specified

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