
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Materials Science & Engineering
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:
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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