Research Fellow (High-safety and long-cycle aqueous batteries)

The Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop aqueous based electrolytes that can enable wide voltage and stable cycles

• Synthesize cathode and anode materials in high yield with high mass loading and utilization rates

• Mechanism understanding and operation monitoring by in-situ and/or operando techniques including in-situ Raman

• Develop large-scale cells towards Ah-level cells.

• Coordinate the collaboration with other researchers in this project to maintain steady progress, and provide support to the research group on related experiments.

• Provide support to the project management and lab infrastructure, including procurement, setting up battery fabrication line, set up equipment for in-situ and/or operando characterizations, annual and final reports.

• Make regular progress reports to PI.

Job Requirements: 

• Ph.D. Degree in either material sciences or applied physics

• Have a demonstrated track-record of scientific productivity (journal publications, patents, etc) particularly on the topic of Zn aqueous batteries.

• Highly motivated and keen to undertake grand challenges in multidisciplinary subjects.

• To conduct the project independently without heavy training or supervision.

• Be a good team player who is capable and willing to provide supports in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.

• Have reasonable oral and written communication skills in English.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
 

Hiring Institution: NTU