Brookhaven National Laboratory is looking to solve problems in the field of energy storage through research and experimentation.
Requirements
- PhD in a Chemistry related, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering field.
- Background in chemical engineering, materials science, or chemistry as demonstrated through publications.
- Expertise in characterization and analysis of solid materials.
- Prior experience in the use of synchrotron x-ray methods including x-ray absorption spectroscopy for the characterization of materials, components, and operando methods for batteries.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize materials using aqueous based methods such as coprecipitation.
- Knowledge of electrochemistry or material transport properties.
- Experience in non-aqueous batteries such as lithium or lithium ion batteries.
Responsibilities
- Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments and analyze data in the field of chemical and materials science engineering.
- Collect and analyze data, including diffraction and or spectroscopy data.
- Participate in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
- Participate in report writing for ongoing and funded research programs.
- Development of standard operating procedures and ordering of supplies as needed.
- Conduct experimentation in the field of energy storage.
- Prepare manuscripts and contributions to reports.
Other
- BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
- Candidates must have completed all PhD requirements by the commencement of employment.
- Ability to arrive at BNL and travel between buildings on-site in a 24/7 operation.
- Must have a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory.
- Must disclose any participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs.
