Research Associate, AI-Driven Battery Materials

Brookhaven National Laboratory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY, seeks a Research Associate for the Electrochemical Energy Storage Group to advance sulfur, sodium, and lithium battery research. The role includes synthesis, electrochemical testing, and advanced characterization, with AI/ML integration to accelerate discovery.

The two-year term appointment may be renewed based on performance and funding; collaboration with academia and industry is expected, and manuscripts and conference presentations will be

Qualifications

• PhD required by commencement of employment.
• Experience in rechargeable battery systems.
• Publications in relevant areas of battery research.
• Experience applying AI/ML methods to battery materials development.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize electrode and electrolyte materials.
• Perform electrochemical evaluations.
• Conduct advanced structural and chemical characterization using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Integrate AI/ML approaches to accelerate materials discovery and data-driven optimization.
• Coordinate research activities with collaborators and present results at conferences.

Skills

AI/ML for batteries

Battery materials research

Scientific writing

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Physics/ChE/Materials Science/Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY, seeks a Research Associate for the Electrochemical Energy Storage Group to advance sulfur, sodium, and lithium battery research. The role includes synthesis, electrochemical testing, and advanced characterization, with AI/ML integration to accelerate discovery.

The two-year term appointment may be renewed based on performance and funding; collaboration with academia and industry is expected, and manuscripts and conference presentations will be