Postdoc: Zn Battery Materials & Electrochemical Interfaces

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a researcher to advance experimental research in electrochemical energy storage with a focus on aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The role emphasizes zinc-metal anode design, understanding nucleation and electrodeposition, dendrite control, and electrode/electrolyte interactions.

You will plan, execute, and analyze electrochemical experiments and correlate results with material interfaces to improve safety and durability.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in electrochemistry, rechargeable batteries, electrode materials, or electrochemical interfaces.
• Experience with Zn-based batteries is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct electrochemical experiments; fabricate electrodes and assemble cells.
• Perform galvanostatic cycling, CV, LSV, chronoamperometry, and EIS; correlate data with structure.
• Analyze electrochemical and materials characterization data; identify failure mechanisms.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team; communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery research

Materials characterization

Collaboration

Manuscript writing

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

SEM/EDS

XRD

Spectroscopy

Electrochemical workstation

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a researcher to advance experimental research in electrochemical energy storage with a focus on aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The role emphasizes zinc-metal anode design, understanding nucleation and electrodeposition, dendrite control, and electrode/electrolyte interactions.

You will plan, execute, and analyze electrochemical experiments and correlate results with material interfaces to improve safety and durability.