Associate Research Scientist

Northeastern University; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks an Associate Research Scientist to conduct integrated experimental and theoretical research on mechano-electrochemical behavior of battery materials, electrodes, and cells.

Role includes hands-on fabrication, AI-assisted data analysis, and development of new materials, with leadership on an ARPA-E funded collaboration with Saint-Gobain. Strong emphasis on publishing results and pursuing external funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or closely related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant research experience in battery systems or electrochemical energy storage.
• Ability to fabricate and assemble battery cells and conduct cycling tests.
• Experience with chemo-mechanics and coupled electrochemical-mechanical phenomena in electrodes and active particles.
• Familiarity with computational tools for data analysis and/or simulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ARPA-E project to collaborate with Saint-Gobain on battery lifetime extension.
• Develop new technologies for lithium extraction and direct recycling of battery electrode.
• Write new proposals with the PI for NSF, DOE, and other funding agencies.
• Act as lab manager for lab safety and basic functioning; train students with battery manufacturing skills.
• Document and disseminate research findings through publications, reports, and presentations, and contribute to collaborative research efforts.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery fabrication

Chemo-mechanics

Experiment design

Data analysis & modeling

Computational tools

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering

PhD in chemical engineering

PhD in materials science

Tools

Data analysis software

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Associate Research Scientist will conduct integrated experimental and theoretical research on the mechano-electrochemical behavior of battery materials, electrodes, and cells. The primary function of the position is to advance new knowledge about the materials science and engineering for energy materials and devices, particularly Li-ion batteries and direct recycling of electrodes. The scientist will also lead a research project in collaboration with Saint-Gobain, funded by ARPA-E. The role combines hands-on battery fabrication and characterization with rigorous data analysis, AI, and new material development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrochemistry, battery materials, and electrochemical testing methods
• Ability to fabricate and assemble battery cells (e.g., coin, pouch, cylindrical) and conduct cycling and diagnostic tests
• Knowledge of chemo-mechanics and coupled electrochemical-mechanical phenomena in electrodes and active particles
• Ability to design and execute experiments, including optical or in situ characterization techniques for deformation measurements
• Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data and develop physics-based models (e.g., porous electrode theory and single-particle models)
• Familiarity with computational tools for data analysis and/or simulation
• Qualifications are normally acquired through a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field, with 0-3 years of relevant research experience in battery systems or electrochemical energy storage

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Lead the ARPA-E project to collaborate with Saint-Gobain on battery lifetime extension
• Develop new technologies for lithium extraction and direct recycling of battery electrode
• Write new proposals with the PI for NSF, DOE, and other funding agencies
• Act as lab manager for lab safety and basic functioning; train students and other group member with battery manufacturing skills
• Document and disseminate research findings through publications, reports, and presentations, and contribute to collaborative research efforts

Document Required

Resume Cover letter

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness & life
• Retirement
• Commuting & transportation

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

Grade/Pay Type: 109S Expected Hiring Range: $67,855.00 - $95,845.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system - which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide - serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors-aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.