Postdoc: Biocarbon Energy Storage & Biomass Electrode Design

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

North Carolina State University’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work with Dr. Joe Sagues on biocarbon energy storage.

The appointment is initially one year with the potential for extension based on performance and funding. The successful candidate will conduct and publish peer‑reviewed research on sustainable energy storage materials, focusing on biomass‑derived systems, biocarbon electrodes, and the

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience with biocarbon material processing and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in biocarbon material synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research, design experiments, and analyze data related to biocarbon energy storage.
• Publish high-quality papers in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at scholarly conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of engineers, biologists, and chemists from academia, industry, and national laboratories.

Skills

Biocarbon synthesis

Electrochemical analysis

Scientific writing & communication

Education

PhD in chemical engineering

Tools

Biocarbon characterization techniques

Job description

North Carolina State University’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work with Dr. Joe Sagues on biocarbon energy storage.

The appointment is initially one year with the potential for extension based on performance and funding. The successful candidate will conduct and publish peer‑reviewed research on sustainable energy storage materials, focusing on biomass‑derived systems, biocarbon electrodes, and the