Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Chemical & Biological Engineering Posting Number R250139 Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Job Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.89 Posting Detail Information Position Summary Postdoctoral Associate Opportunity: From Waste Tires to Electrode Materials for Batteries and Supercapacitors The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering has an excellent opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Amit Goyal research group to conduct applied research in synthesis, device fabrication and characterization of Na-ion based batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes derived from waste tires.

The work involves: * Developing novel methodologies for extracting activated carbon from waste tires * Fabricating coin cells * Performing full electrochemical characterization towards realizing performance approaching the best reported performance for Na-ion batteries.

* In addition, the project involves design and fabrication of supercapacitors from tire-derived carbon and having high performance.

* It is expected that the Postdoctoral Associate will work independently, establish all experimental processes and instrumentation for the work.

Visa status: Current US residents preferred.

For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa Term: 2-3 years depending on performance Learn more: * Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications * Education: Ph.D.

in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required.

* Prior battery fabrication and electrochemical device characterization * Prior supercapacitor fabrication and electrochemical device characterization * Experience with advanced materials characterization techniques * Strong motivation and ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications * Ph.D research in battery fabrication with knowledge of supercapacitor fabrication * One-year postdoctoral experience in battery fabrication and characterization.

* Prior experience working on batteries/supercapacitors with carbon derived from waste.

tires * Good experience with electronics and typical laboratory test instruments Physical Demands Salary Range $50,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary * Please contact over email, not through the phone number * Visa status: Current US residents preferred.

For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa * Term: 2-3 years depending on performance Is a background check required for this posting?

No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name Joan Wilson Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Director of Administration Contact's Email Contact's Phone Posting Dates Posted 09/11/2025 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 11/01/2025 References Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant