Postdoc in Zinc Battery Materials & Electrochemistry

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering seeks a highly motivated researcher to conduct experimental work in electrochemical energy storage, with emphasis on developing zinc-based electrode materials and architectures for improved battery performance.

The candidate will design and perform electrochemical tests, fabricate electrodes, analyze data, and collaborate across disciplines while contributing to a broader zinc-ion battery program on campus.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field; strong hands-on electrochemistry and battery research experience.
• Experience with zinc-based batteries or Zn-metal systems is preferred but not required.
• Ability to plan, execute, and interpret electrochemical experiments and correlate with materials characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct electrochemical experiments to study Zn plating/stripping and dendrite formation.
• Fabricate electrodes and assemble lab-scale cells for testing; perform galvanostatic cycling, CV, LSV, and EIS.
• Analyze data to link electrochemical performance with electrode structure and composition; communicate results effectively.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery testing

Data analysis

Experimental design

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

SEM/EDS

XRD

Electrochemical testing equipment

Job description

Penn State University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering seeks a highly motivated researcher to conduct experimental work in electrochemical energy storage, with emphasis on developing zinc-based electrode materials and architectures for improved battery performance.

The candidate will design and perform electrochemical tests, fabricate electrodes, analyze data, and collaborate across disciplines while contributing to a broader zinc-ion battery program on campus.