Company Name: The Catholic University of America

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Qualifications

•The preferable starting date of the position is Sept 2024 for graduate research assistants

•We are looking for a highly motivated student with an experimental background either in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or related fields

•Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory

•Previous experience with energy storage materials, thin film fabrication and characterization is an advantage

•Meaningful experience and proficiency in:

•With a B.S. or M.S. in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or other related fields

Responsibilities

•The selected candidate will conduct cutting edge research in exploring the fundamental material response and properties of next generation, high energy battery systems using thin-film platforms and interfacial controls

•Device fabrication and advanced materials characterization will be highly involved

•Develop high capacity conversion materials

About the Job:

• Energy Materials Innovation (EMI) group led by Dr. Chuan-Fu Lin at the School of Engineering in the Catholic University of America located in Washington D.C. is looking for experienced and highly self-motivated PhD student and Postdoctoral Research Associate with interest in electrochemical energy storage, thin film processing, and novel materials characterization. The selected candidate will conduct cutting edge research in exploring the fundamental material response and properties of next generation, high energy battery systems using thin-film platforms and interfacial controls. Device fabrication and advanced materials characterization will be highly involved. The preferable starting date of the position is Sept 2024 for graduate research assistants.
• PhD student: We are looking for a highly motivated student with an experimental background either in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or related fields. Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Previous experience with energy storage materials, thin film fabrication and characterization is an advantage. Preferred Qualifications: Meaningful experience and proficiency in: · Research experience is preferred.
• With a B.S. or M.S. in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or other related fields.
• Experience with data analysis using Origin, Igor, and related software is preferred. · Experience in materials research and Li-ion battery is a plus.
• Possible topics include:
• Thin film solid-state electrolytes and electrodes development
• Develop high capacity conversion materials
• Thin film coatings for battery materials
• Solid-state batteries
• Hybrid and flexible batteries

How to apply:

Please send your application including (i) letter of motivation (describing your motivation, research interests, achievements and how your background fits to this position), (ii) your CV, (iii) diploma/official transcript, (iv) 3 reference letters from former supervisors. Please send all documents via e-mail as single pdf-file to linc@cua.edu. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.