In Situ X-ray Battery Research Associate

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on in situ and operando synchrotron X-ray characterization to develop earth abundant cathodes for Li-metal and Na-ion batteries.

The role emphasizes publishing high-impact work and building a career in energy storage and X-ray science.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, materials sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with synchrotron X-ray characterization of battery materials.
• Experience in electrochemistry.
• Strong experimental, analytical and computation skills; Python or similar data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply X-ray characterization to study battery cycling and degradation.
• Characterize earth abundant cathodes for Li-metal and Na-ion batteries.
• Publish lead-author manuscripts and advance careers in energy storage or X-ray science.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers during the summer.

Skills

Synchrotron X-ray characterization

Electrochemistry

Python data analysis

Experimental skills

Technical communication

Education

PhD in physics

PhD in materials sciences

PhD in chemistry

PhD in engineering

Job description

The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on in situ and operando synchrotron X-ray characterization to develop earth abundant cathodes for Li-metal and Na-ion batteries.

The role emphasizes publishing high-impact work and building a career in energy storage and X-ray science.