Post Doctoral Scholar - Advanced Characterization

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

University benefits and Buckeye spirit

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar in the Engineering department to conduct research on advanced characterization techniques for electrolytes at interfaces in batteries. The role includes mentoring students, reporting results to sponsors, and presenting findings at conferences and in journals.

The first year involves helping to set up the laboratory and acquire new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and development as a Post Doctoral Scholar in the laboratory led by Professor Kang Xu.
• Focuses on research in advanced characterization techniques related to electrolytes and interfaces in batteries.
• Develops innovative ways to apply characterization techniques to study liquid structure and interfacial behaviors in advanced electrolytes.
• Prepares and documents data, reports, conference and journal papers, and technical presentations.
• Mentors student employees, attends group meetings, and serves as laboratory manager.
• Assists in setting up the laboratory and acquiring new equipment in the first year.

Job description

Job Title

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department

Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Location and Term

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
• No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.
• Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit.
• We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together.
• By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers.

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

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