Research Assistant (Solid-state battery: ceramic-polymer composite and nanofiber synthesis)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to explore solid-state battery materials, including ceramic-polymer composites and nanofiber synthesis. The role involves fabricating and testing membranes, assembling coin and pouch cells, and evaluating performance for durable Li-ion systems.

The candidate should have a background in electrochemistry or nanotechnology, with at least 1 year of lithium battery experience and proficiency in relevant characterization

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in lithium batteries.
• Experience in fabrication of Li-based batteries in coin cell and pouch cell level.
• In-depth knowledge in electrochemistry, electrochemical techniques (CV, LSV, EIS) and polymer electrolytes.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize 3D nanofiber networks using electrospinning.
• Fabricate ultrathin ceramic-in-polymer composite membranes for high-performance solid-state batteries.
• Synthesize and characterize composite cathodes for Li-ion batteries.
• Characterize and optimize freestanding membrane-based electrolytes for Li-ion battery applications.
• Fabricate coin cells for Lithium-ion batteries with liquid and solid electrolytes.
• Assemble and electrochemically characterize pouch cell prototype.
• Analyze cell failure mechanisms and develop mitigation plans for long-term stability.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery testing

Nanotechnology

Materials science

Synthesis nanomaterials

Cathode design

Education

B.S. or M.S. in electrochemistry, nanotechnology or materials science

Tools

SEM

STEM

XRD

TGA

Raman

IR

XPS

Viscometer

Job description

Research Assistant (Solid-state battery: ceramic-polymer composite and nanofiber synthesis)

Job Description

• Synthesize 3D nanofiber networks using electrospinning technology.
• Fabricate ultrathin, lightweight ceramic-in-polymer composite membranes for high-performance solid-state batteries.
• Synthesis and characterization of composite cathodes for Li-ion batteries.
• Characterize and optimize the freestanding membrane-based electrolytes specifically for Li-ion battery applications.
• Fabricate coin cells for Lithium-ion batteries using both liquid and solid electrolytes.
• Assembly and electrochemical characterization of pouch cell prototype.
• Analyze cell failure mechanisms and perform root cause analysis. Develop mitigation plans to ensure long-term battery stability and performance.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in the area of electrochemistry, nanotechnology and materials science.
• Minimum 1 year experience in lithium batteries.
• Experience in fabrication of Li-based batteries in coin cell and pouch cell level.
• In-depth knowledge in electrochemistry, electrochemical techniques (CV, LSV, EIS etc), batteries and polymer electrolytes.
• Experience in synthesis nanomaterials and nanocomposites for designing cathodes for Li batteries.
• Good knowledge in nanotechnology, nanocomposites, materials science are also desired.
• Experience in handling analytical instruments (e.g. SEM, STEM, XRD, TGA, Raman, IR, XPS, Viscometer etc.)

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Mechanical Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34274

Req ID: 34274

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