Carbon Materials & Fiber Research Engineer

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Carbon Materials Group is looking to hire one or more Associate Research Engineers to conduct high-quality research with emphasis on a range of fiber materials and high-value graphitic products. The successful candidate(s) will focus on fiber spinning trials and comprehensive characterization of materials.

Beyond processing, the role involves collaborative work with research teams and collaborators, applying advanced materials characterization techniques and

Qualifications

• Independent, disciplined researchers with a strong publication and presentation track record are preferred.
• Experience in independently conducting publication-quality research expediently is a critical component.
• Specific skills that are desired include: knowledge of fiber and carbon materials processing; knowledge of fiber and carbon materials characterization; ability to record and keep accurate records and data; ability to draft research manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities

• Fiber spinning process trials (solution and melt spinning) to produce high-quality fiber and thermal conversion of fibers to carbon fibers.
• Systematic and complete characterization of materials.
• Utilization and processing of coal by liquefaction and heat treatment methods for high-value graphitic materials, including synthetic graphite.
• Isotropic and mesophase pitch processing and characterization.
• Advancement of new graphitic materials in energy storage with familiarity in battery cell fabrication and cycling.

Skills

Fiber & carbon materials processing

Materials characterization

Data recording & documentation

Research writing & presentations

Job description

The University of Kentucky's Carbon Materials Group is looking to hire one or more Associate Research Engineers to conduct high-quality research with emphasis on a range of fiber materials and high-value graphitic products. The successful candidate(s) will focus on fiber spinning trials and comprehensive characterization of materials.

Beyond processing, the role involves collaborative work with research teams and collaborators, applying advanced materials characterization techniques and