Postdoctoral Fellow — SOFC/SOEC Materials Research

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering to advance processing and testing of solid-oxide fuel cells and related electrolyzer materials. The role will involve experimental work, literature review, and dissemination of results.

The position supports ongoing grant-funded research with potential continuation subject to federal funding.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in the time of appointment in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics, or related disciplines.
• Expertise in synthesis and characterization of oxide powders and ceramic materials.
• Experience with forming/consolidation and thermal processing of ceramic structures and with electrical or electrochemical testing.

Responsibilities

• Research SOFC/SOEC forming and sintering processes and characterize materials.
• Conduct electrochemical testing of ionic and mixed-conductive materials.
• Present findings at conferences and prepare reports and manuscripts.
• Assist with identifying and pursuing funding from public, private, and governmental sources.

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemistry / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Physics or related disciplines

Tools

Ceramic synthesis equipment

Electrochemical testing equipment

Job description

West Virginia University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering to advance processing and testing of solid-oxide fuel cells and related electrolyzer materials. The role will involve experimental work, literature review, and dissemination of results.

The position supports ongoing grant-funded research with potential continuation subject to federal funding.