Postdoc: Advanced Cathode Materials for Li/Na Batteries

Argonne National Laboratory; United States; Remote; USD 72,879 - 121,465; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee focused on the development of high-density cathode materials for electrochemical energy storage systems. The successful candidate will utilize advanced synthesis and characterization techniques to enhance lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries.

This position requires a recent PhD and experience in co-precipitation synthesis, electrochemical testing, and X-ray characterization. The expected hiring range for this role is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be completed PhD in relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with co-precipitation synthesis.
• Strong background in electrochemistry and testing methods.
• Familiarity with synchrotron-based X-ray characterization.
• Experience in thermal stability evaluation techniques.
• Understanding of materials science concepts for electrochemical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and synthesize layered oxide precursor materials.
• Conduct characterization of layered oxide cathode materials.
• Establish relationships between properties and performance.
• Perform advanced characterization using synchrotron-based techniques.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate findings.

Skills

Co-precipitation synthesis

Electrochemistry

X-ray characterization techniques

Thermal stability evaluation

Materials science concepts

Data analysis and interpretation

Oral and written communication

Education

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or equivalent

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee focused on the development of high-density cathode materials for electrochemical energy storage systems. The successful candidate will utilize advanced synthesis and characterization techniques to enhance lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries.

This position requires a recent PhD and experience in co-precipitation synthesis, electrochemical testing, and X-ray characterization. The expected hiring range for this role is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.