Postdoctoral Scholar: Battery AI & Energy Storage

Penn State University

University Park (TX)

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USD 58,000 - 72,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Battery Mechanics, Physics‑Based AI, and Energy Storage Manufacturing under the direction of Dr. Jun Xu.

You will lead AI-enabled battery research, design computational/experimental studies, publish journal articles, mentor students, coordinate lab activities, and assist with proposals while upholding safety and research integrity.

Qualifications

PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or closely related field by start date.
Strong expertise in AI/machine learning demonstrated through research contributions.
Experience preparing research proposals, mentoring students, or coordinating laboratory projects.
Experience applying AI to batteries, energy storage, materials, or related physical systems.
Experience with battery experiments, electrochemical or multiphysics modeling, scientific data infrastructure, or automated workflows.
Strong publication record with excellent scientific writing.

Responsibilities

Research: Develop and lead AI-integrated battery research; design computational/experimental studies; collaborate with partners.
Publications: Lead preparation of journal manuscripts and present findings at conferences.
Proposal development: Identify funding opportunities and prepare technical proposals.
Laboratory management: Coordinate daily lab activities, equipment use, documentation, data and code management, and safety.
Mentoring: Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and track milestones.