Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
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Posting Details
Position Information
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
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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
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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