Postdoctoral Researcher, Advanced Battery Cells

Boston University

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 68,000 - 80,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Boston University’s Mesostructured Materials and Devices Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Mechanical Engineering to advance next‑generation energy storage technologies. You will join an interdisciplinary, collaborative team working on battery cell designs, material synthesis, and safety evaluations at the Charles River Campus in Boston.

The initial appointment is for one year with potential renewal, starting in Oct/Nov 2026.

Qualifications

PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related engineering or physical science field is required.
Strong experimental research background with abilities in at least two of the following areas: battery development/testing; hermetic sealing/packaging; metal plating; safety of materials/batteries; electronic contacting of devices.
Excellent communication skills are required.
Interest in entrepreneurship is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop novel battery cell designs and architecture.
Electrochemical synthesis and deposition of materials.
Analyze the results of electrochemical experiments and characterization.
Perform and analyze flammability and safety tests on materials and devices.
Sealing/coating, contacting, and packaging of sensitive energy storage devices.
Iterate and improve on custom cell fabrication, from materials to assembly methods to cell design.
Prepare frequent technical reports and present results to team and funding entities.