Postdoc - Battery Materials & Critical Minerals R&D

NLR; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Benefits (403(b))

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NLR seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Golden, CO to advance battery materials and critical minerals research. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work in lithium‑ion and next‑gen battery technologies, including electrochemical deposition and materials processing.

You will design experiments, fabricate cells, perform characterizations, and contribute to papers and reports. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in engineering, chemistry, or physics, with hands-on electrochemical experience, independent work

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or physics.
• Must have experience fabricating and testing electrochemical cells.
• Experience in materials characterization for battery materials or critical minerals.
• Ability to work independently and interpret electrochemical data.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and experimental matrices for battery materials research.
• Synthesize, process, or coat battery materials and fabricate electrodes.
• Perform in-situ and ex-situ materials characterization and electrochemical testing.
• Analyze data and collaborate with task leads to publish papers.

Education

PhD in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or physics

Independent work

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Job description

NLR seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Golden, CO to advance battery materials and critical minerals research. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work in lithium‑ion and next‑gen battery technologies, including electrochemical deposition and materials processing.

You will design experiments, fabricate cells, perform characterizations, and contribute to papers and reports. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in engineering, chemistry, or physics, with hands-on electrochemical experience, independent work