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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science & Engineering

  • 510960
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Faculty

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science & Engineering

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Materials Science & Engineer-130330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

We provide a high quality education to our student population through excellence and innovation in teaching and research in order to serve the scientific and engineering needs of the state of Texas and the nation. This will be achieved by a balance of formal course work, practical laboratory training, and research projects that encompass both the basic science and the applied aspects of materials science and engineering.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

This position is to perform research on materials development and for rechargeable batteries and integrated batteries and devices including:
i. Designing and developing materials specifically for rechargeable batteries.
ii. Develop 3d printed batteries and composite structural batteries.
iii. Conducting electrochemical characterization of active materials to assess their suitability and functionality in battery application.
iv. Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
v. Training students.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in materials science & Engineering or Chemical Engineering
2. Publication record in rechargeable batteries and energy materials
3. Experience in battery material synthesis, characterization, battery performance test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

NA

Preferred Qualifications

Study in Li-S battery, Zn-ion battery, solid-state battery, metal-air battery.

Job Duties:

  • % - Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data. - (Essential)
  • % - Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences. Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies. - (Essential)
  • % - Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications. - (Essential)
  • % - Train students and other junior colleagues. - (Essential)
  • % - Stay up-to-date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirements. - (Essential)

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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