Post Doc Rsch Associate-Advanced Characterization for Electrochemistry

The candidate will work in Dr. Botte’s laboratories (https://www.ceti-lab.com) and/or the NSF Engineering Research Center, CASFER (https://www.casfer.us) and will perform work under supervision her supervision and senior research associates with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of projects.  

This position is expected to support a wide array of research projects by developing and executing analytical characterization techniques for liquid, solid, and gas samples. These techniques include carbon analysis, NMR, Raman spectroscopy, ICP-OES, GC-MS, CHNOS, XRD, XPS, and others. The role involves the development of analytical techniques and contributing to projects focused on electrocatalysis, in-situ electrochemistry, in operando methods, electrochemical extraction and recovery of rare earth elements from solid fuels and produced water, hydrogen production from ammonia, conversion and recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from waste streams, synthesis of carbon nanostructures and graphene, water remediation and disinfection, PFAS detection and remediation, selective catalytic reduction, ammonia synthesis, development of novel battery materials, battery performance evaluation, advanced electrowinning processes, and electrochemical sensor technologies. 

The candidate will join a talented, multi-investigator team performing experimental research to design and analyze electrode materials for resources recovery, electrochemical conversion devices, and sensors. 

 
Key Skills Required 

• Expertise in analytical techniques including IC, NMR, Raman spectroscopy, ICP-OES, GC-MS, CHNOS, XRD, and XPS 

• Experience with characterization methods for electrochemical devices, batteries, and catalytic materials 

• Strong background in electrochemistry, materials science, and in-situ/operando analytical methods 

• Publication record demonstrating expertise in electrochemical characterization techniques 

• Experience writing grant proposals for federal and private funding (NSF, DOE, NASA, industry partnerships) 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational and time management abilities 

• Demonstrated capability to work both independently and collaboratively in team settings 

• Analytical problem-solving skills and creative approach to research challenges 

• Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain productive professional relationships 

• Adaptability to work in a dynamic research environment with multiple concurrent projects 

• Self-motivated with proven ability to meet research milestones and project deadlines 

-Knowledge of rapid prototyping/manufacturing, test rigs assembly.