Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering

Position Summary

The Energy Storage and Conversion Lab at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research associate position. This position is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of extension depending on the candidate's performance and the availability of funding. This position will involve working on the development of advanced rechargeable lithium batteries with a focus on achieving high energy density and high power density. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experiments on rechargeable electrochemical energy storage systems to achieve targeted system performance metrics such as energy density, power density, and cycle life.
• Characterizing materials to understand their physical and electrochemical properties.
• Maintaining effective communication with collaborators and program managers.
• Sharing research findings through journal publications, conferences, and presentations.
• Providing supervision and guidance to undergraduate and graduate researchers and fostering collaboration among team members.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.