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Electrochemical Postdoctoral Fellow


Electrochemical Postdoctoral Fellow - 75267
Organization:  EE-Environmental Energy Tech

The Advanced Energy Department has an opportunity for a Chemist Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research in the field of electrochemical storage batteries and related technologies within the battery research group.  The successful applicant will use structural, electrochemical, and spectroscopic techniques to study solid-state phase transformations, intercalation phenomena, and the effects of overcharge/overdischarge in battery electrode and electrolyte materials.

Notes:
This is a full-time, one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon performance and continuation of funding.

Responsibilities:
• Develop innovative approaches and solutions to address complex problems in rechargeable batteries, particularly the effects of overcharge/overdischarge in lithium-ion batteries.
• Construct experimental electrochemical cells and batteries. Prepare specialized cell components.
• Use electrochemical techniques such as cycling tests, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and spectroelectrochemistry to investigate kinetic and thermodynamic properties of battery materials, solid-state phase transformations, the phenomena and effects of overcharge/overdischarge in lithium batteries.
• Characterize battery materials using X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric and calorimetric analysis, visible-UV, infrared and Raman spectroscopies.
• Provide input to research planning and proposal preparation.
• Prepare manuscripts and reports.  Make presentations at scientific meetings and seminars.
• Carry out collaborative research with research associates, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scientists and students.

Qualifications:
• A recent Ph.D in chemistry, material sciences, or closely related field. 
• Extensive knowledge of rechargeable battery chemistry.  Experience in the area of overcharge and overdischarge protection for lithium batteries.
• Demonstrated skills in constructing electrochemical cells and cell components.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of optics and optical spectroscopies.  Experience in conducting polymers and organic electrochemistry.
• Experience with standard electroanalytical techniques (CV, chronoamperometry etc.) and a range of characterization instruments (XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA, DSC, visible-UV, FTIR and Raman).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work as an independent researcher with a high level of scientific judgment and initiative, as well as to collaborate with other researchers in a diverse team.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl75267PhDs and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

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To apply

Apply directly online and follow the instructions to complete the application process.
Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.