Ion Battery Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Summary:

There is a postdoctoral opening for a Battery Material Postdoctoral Scholar at the Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS) at Soochow University, Suzhou, China. SIEMIS is a new institute with new state of the art equipment (http://siemis.suda.edu.cn/wbout/list.htm). The position is for two or three years. This role will carry out multidisciplinary research in Li-ion batteries. Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare Li ion batteries using Si and C as anode active materials and also explore C and S as active cathode materials.
• Characterize the materials using powder X-ray crystallography, scanning electron microscopy etc. basic tools to understand material structure and morphology.
• Identify the appropriate advanced characterization techniques (e.g. transmission electron microscopy (including in situ TEM) for the in-depth understanding of material properties for Li-ion battery application.
• Evaluate the electrochemical properties using different techniques, e.g., cycling, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy etc.
• Analyze and interpret experimental results.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and manuscripts, and present results in internal and external meetings.
• Direct Master’s and Bachelor’s student researchers.
• Collaborate with other Postdoctoral Scholars and PhD researchers.
• Support and contribute to the development of research project ideas and proposals.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• Provide necessary training to new group members.

What Is Required:

• Recent Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or similar field.
• Strong demonstrated experience in Li ion battery preparation and electrochemical characterization.
• Experience in material characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry and lithium-ion batteries.
• Ability to work independently to achieve project goals, meet deadlines, solve problems, and develop scientific ideas.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a diverse team and willingness to contribute to the shared goals of the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in using transmission electron microscopy and/or scanning electron microscopy.
• Experience with post-mortem and in situ studies with ion batteries.

Information and Application:

For further information or to apply please contact Prof. Mark H Rummeli and send a recent copy of your CV to email: mhr1@suda.edu.cn

The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by January 31^st 2018.