Research Fellow: Plasma Processing for Next-Gen CAM

Princeton NuEnergy; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) is a leading materials company advancing CAM production for lithium-ion batteries. The Research Fellow will contribute to next-generation battery materials and proprietary recycling technologies under IRFP in New Jersey.

Two-year fellowship with milestone-based progression, potential continuation based on performance, and opportunities to translate research into pilot-scale manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or expected) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Plasma Physics, Physics, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting independent scientific research and laboratory experimentation.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery materials, electrochemistry, plasma processing, or related areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute laboratory research for CAM development (LFP, LMFP, and next-gen chemistries).
• Conduct synthesis, regeneration, plasma processing, and optimization for virgin and recycled feedstocks.
• Design and perform plasma experiments; fabricate and evaluate coin and pouch cells.
• Perform advanced materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, ICP, particle size analysis).
• Analyze data, identify challenges, and propose scalable solutions for manufacturing.

Skills

Independence

Analytical skills

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Tools

XRD

SEM

TEM

ICP‑OES

XPS

Raman

Job description

Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) is a leading materials company advancing CAM production for lithium-ion batteries. The Research Fellow will contribute to next-generation battery materials and proprietary recycling technologies under IRFP in New Jersey.

Two-year fellowship with milestone-based progression, potential continuation based on performance, and opportunities to translate research into pilot-scale manufacturing.