Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

**Job Description**
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering offers an excellent opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct applied research in the Amit Goyal group. The role focuses on the synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization of Na-ion based batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes derived from waste tires. The project aims to develop novel methodologies for extracting activated carbon and achieving high-performance energy storage solutions.

**Skills & Abilities**
• 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) PhD research experience in battery fabrication with knowledge of supercapacitor fabrication.
• (Preferred) Prior experience working on batteries/supercapacitors with carbon derived from waste tires.
• (Preferred) Good experience with electronics and typical laboratory test instruments.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Related field
Other:
• Ph.D. completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed.

**Experience**
Other:
• (Preferred) One-year postdoctoral experience in battery fabrication and characterization.

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