Post Doctoral Associate-Kumta Lab

The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Kumta Lab. Desired candidates will be required to have proven expertise and a strong publication record in electrochemistry, lithium-ion battery materials, electrochemically active materials synthesis and characterization of electrode materials, electrode fabrication, and testing in coin cell and pouch cell configurations. The candidate will be expected to have a sound understanding of the fundamentals and applications of electrochemistry. Experience in Li-ion and Li-S battery materials synthesis, materials and electrochemical characterization, electrode fabrication, and testing are essential and critical.

Incumbent must possess a Ph.D. in the Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, or Electrochemistry discipline.

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