POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR - Advanced Materials Research
American Nano Society
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Bhopāl, Madhya Pradesh
Contract type: Full time
Post Doctoral Research Scholar
Advanced Materials Research – Battery Materials
The National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), located in Hampton, Virginia, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate energy storage materials for aerospace applications. The researcher will explore synthesis, characterization, processing, and applications of novel battery materials for a variety of energy storage systems, including but not limited to lithium-ion batteries, lithium sulfur batteries, lithium air batteries, supercapacitors, and other advanced electrochemical systems. Of particular interest are materials and processes that enable high energy and high-power solid-state batteries. The expected outcome is experimental data that advances the scientific knowledge in the field with requirements for aerospace applications to be the priority consideration. The expected outcome also includes technical presentations, invention disclosures, project reports and peer reviewed publications.
The successful candidate will work with engineers, scientists, student interns, and technicians on-site at the Advanced Materials Processing Branch, NASA Langley Research Center located in Hampton, Virginia.
Primary Responsibilities
Support ongoing NASA research in energy storage materials and process development for solid-state and other advanced battery systems. Exploration of novel energy storage materials and processes for future aerospace applications. Interact with other researchers on the team. Prepare technical presentations and papers describing the results of the work.
Key Requirements
Ph.D. degree in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrochemistry, electrical engineering or related fields Knowledge in energy storage materials and various advanced battery systems General chemistry laboratory skills including synthesis and characterization. Strong oral and written communication skills Strong and independent work ethic Ability to successfully complete a background investigation required to obtain a NASA badge
Desired Skills
Experience in battery cell assembly, testing, and post-mortem analyses is preferred. Knowledge/experience in solid-state electrolyte and battery systems Knowledge/experience in nanomaterials and applications Experience in materials science, analytical chemistry, related characterization methods, instrumentation operation, and interpretation of experimental results.
Interested candidates should apply via NIA’s career opportunities site located at www.nianet.org under the ‘About NIA’ tab. Please include a letter of introduction, resume, and the names and contact information of three current references.
NIA, located near NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is a non-profit research and graduate education institute created to perform aerospace and atmospheric research, develop new technologies for the nation, and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Additional information about NIA and its research programs is available at www.nianet.org.
NIA ranked #1 in the mid/large sized companies 2021 Top 50 Best Nonprofits to work for in the U.S.!
NIA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.
Advanced Materials Research – Battery Materials
The National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), located in Hampton, Virginia, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate energy storage materials for aerospace applications. The researcher will explore synthesis, characterization, processing, and applications of novel battery materials for a variety of energy storage systems, including but not limited to lithium-ion batteries, lithium sulfur batteries, lithium air batteries, supercapacitors, and other advanced electrochemical systems. Of particular interest are materials and processes that enable high energy and high-power solid-state batteries. The expected outcome is experimental data that advances the scientific knowledge in the field with requirements for aerospace applications to be the priority consideration. The expected outcome also includes technical presentations, invention disclosures, project reports and peer reviewed publications.
The successful candidate will work with engineers, scientists, student interns, and technicians on-site at the Advanced Materials Processing Branch, NASA Langley Research Center located in Hampton, Virginia.
Primary Responsibilities
Support ongoing NASA research in energy storage materials and process development for solid-state and other advanced battery systems. Exploration of novel energy storage materials and processes for future aerospace applications. Interact with other researchers on the team. Prepare technical presentations and papers describing the results of the work.
Key Requirements
Ph.D. degree in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrochemistry, electrical engineering or related fields Knowledge in energy storage materials and various advanced battery systems General chemistry laboratory skills including synthesis and characterization. Strong oral and written communication skills Strong and independent work ethic Ability to successfully complete a background investigation required to obtain a NASA badge
Desired Skills
Experience in battery cell assembly, testing, and post-mortem analyses is preferred. Knowledge/experience in solid-state electrolyte and battery systems Knowledge/experience in nanomaterials and applications Experience in materials science, analytical chemistry, related characterization methods, instrumentation operation, and interpretation of experimental results.
Interested candidates should apply via NIA’s career opportunities site located at www.nianet.org under the ‘About NIA’ tab. Please include a letter of introduction, resume, and the names and contact information of three current references.
NIA, located near NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is a non-profit research and graduate education institute created to perform aerospace and atmospheric research, develop new technologies for the nation, and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Additional information about NIA and its research programs is available at www.nianet.org.
NIA ranked #1 in the mid/large sized companies 2021 Top 50 Best Nonprofits to work for in the U.S.!
NIA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.
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