Post Doctoral Scholar - Advanced Characterization

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Characterization laboratory at Ohio State University’s Engineering department seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to conduct research on advanced characterization techniques related to electrolytes at interfaces and interphases, with applications to batteries. The candidate will develop methods to study liquid structure and interfacial behavior and will document data, reports, and conference papers.

The role includes mentoring student employees, attending group meetings, and serving as

Qualifications

• Familiar with commonly used characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Mentor student employees in the laboratory.
• Prepare and document data, reports, and conference/journal papers.
• Report results to sponsors and present technical presentations.
• Attend research group and unit meetings.
• Assist in setting up the laboratory and acquiring new equipment.
• Serve as laboratory manager.

Job description

Job Title: Post Doctoral Scholar - Advanced Characterization Department: Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Conducts research and development efforts as a Post Doctoral Scholar in the laboratory led by Professor Kang Xu. The Post Doctoral Scholar will focus on research in the area of advanced characterization techniques aiming at revealing new fundamental knowledge that governs the complex behaviors of advanced electrolytes at interfaces and interphases, especially for applications related to batteries. The candidate should be familiar with commonly-sued characterization techniques, while be able to develop innovative ways of applying these techniques to study the liquid structure and interfacial behaviors in advanced electrolytes. The postdoc will prepare and document data resulting from these studies and report to sponsors; prepare research results and reports, conference and journal papers, and technical presentations; assist in mentoring student employees in the laboratory; attend research group and unit meetings; and serve as laboratory manager. In the first year the postdoc scholar will also assist the supervisor to set up the laboratory and acquire new equipment and instruments.

Additional Information: Location: Scott Laboratory (0148) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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