Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
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Xiangbo Meng Reports
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in developing advanced lithiummetal batteries (e.g. Li/NMC or Li/S) using atomic and molecular layer deposition or any feasible techniques. This position is expected to advance a better understanding of interfacial issues in lithium metal batteries during their electrochemical processes. In addition this position is expected to develop new research directions prepare proposals to secure external funding for research and commercialization of research prepare journal and conference papers and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Electrochemistry Engineering Materials Chemistry Physics or related fields from an accredited institution of higher education
Demonstrated expertise in the following areas: design and evaluation of electrochemical devices fabrication evaluation and characterization of solidstate electrolytes handson skills of battery testing and data analysis of solidstate electrolytes and solidstate battery performance
Peer reviewed publications in areas listed above
Preferred Qualifications:
Meaningful experience and proficiency in:
Wellestablished experience in lithiumion batteries lithium metal batteries or any related battery systems
Research experience in nickelrich lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (e.g. NMC622 NMC811 and NMC9055) sulfur (S) cathodes lithiumrich and nickelrich cathodes and other promising Li/Nabased cathodes
Research experience in lithium metal and sodium metal anodes
Electrochemical evaluations of solidstate electrolytes such as ionic conductivity electrochemical stable window and chemical stability
Electrochemical testing of solidstate battery cells
Electrochemical analyses using EIS CV and related instruments
Materials fabrication using CVD PVD and wet chemistry
Materials characterization using SEM TEM XRD XPS and Raman
Data analysis using Origin Excel and related software
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of using general office software and materials testing laboratory equipment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Standing Talking Walking
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Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
