Postdoc: Advanced Battery Cell Design & Testing

Boston University

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The Mesostructured Materials and Devices Lab at Boston University, led by Prof. Joerg Werner, invites postdoctoral researchers to join a collaborative team developing advanced battery cell technology.

On-site at BU, the position emphasizes leadership potential and entrepreneurial spirit, with a start in Oct/Nov 2026 and yearly renewals. The role focuses on designing cells, synthesizing materials electrochemically, and evaluating safety and packaging for energy storage devices within a

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field is required.
Experience in at least two of the listed areas (battery development, sealing, plating, safety, electronics) is required.
Experience in a collaborative R&D team is highly desirable and essential for this role.
Excellent communication skills and an interest in entrepreneurship are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop novel battery cell designs and architecture.
Electrochemical synthesis and deposition of materials.
Analyze the results of electrochemical experiments and characterization.
Perform and analyze flammability and safety tests on materials and devices.
Sealing/coating, contacting, and packaging of sensitive energy storage devices.
Iterate and improve on custom cell fabrication from materials to assembly methods to cell design.
Prepare frequent technical reports and present results to the research team and funding entities.