Solid-State Battery Research Assistant: Nanofiber Membranes

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

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