Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research in the field of energy storage.  This will include experimentation, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and contributions to reports.  The candidate will have access to excellent facilities in the Interdisciplinary Science building as well as participate in accessing User Facilities including National Synchrotron Lights Source II and the Center for Functional Nanomaterials.  The research will be conducted where all experiments are appropriately conducted following policies and procedures of Brookhaven National Laboratory. 

Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments and analyze data in the field of chemical and materials science engineering.
•  Collect and analyze data, including diffraction and or spectroscopy data.
•  Participate in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. 
• Participate in report writing for ongoing and funded research programs.
• Development of standard operating procedures and ordering of supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD in a Chemistry related, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering field.
• Background in chemical engineering, materials science, or chemistry as demonstrated through publications. 
• Expertise in characterization and analysis of solid materials.
• Prior experience in the use of synchrotron x-ray methods including x-ray absorption spectroscopy for the characterization of materials, components, and operando methods for batteries.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize materials using aqueous based methods such as coprecipitation. 
• Knowledge of electrochemistry or material transport properties.
• Experience in non-aqueous batteries such as lithium or lithium ion batteries.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with electrochemical analysis such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and galvanostatic cycling.
• Experience in use and data interpretation of anode, cathode, or electrolyte materials analysis relevant to electrochemical study.
• Experience in use and data interpretation of data relevant to electrochemical energy storage
• Expertise in x-ray diffraction analysis and refinement methods. 
• Demonstrated scientific abilities through prior publications. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

• BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
• Candidates must have completed all PhD requirements by the commencement of employment.
• Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation.
• The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 /year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
• Ability to arrive at BNL and travel between buildings on-site in a 24/7 operation.