JOB TITLE
Post-Doctoral Fellow
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Mechanical & Materials Engineering - NFR JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Materials Science and Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is looking for a senior postdoctoral fellow to work on the lithium ion battery recycling project developed in Prof. Yan Wang’s lab at WPI. The postdoctoral fellow will be in charge of further developing the recycling process and synthesizing cathode materials from recycling streams. The project is involved in the close collaboration with electric vehicle companies, battery manufactures and recycling company.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Experience in cathode material synthesis is required.
Experience in Lithium ion batteries and electrochemistry is required.
Experience in characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD is also required.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Has the capability to supervise graduate students and undergraduate students
Has the capability to write proposals
Position requires a completed PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.