Postdoctoral Appointee in MSD - Solid State Batteries
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, USA
Job posting number: #7279927 (Ref:418915)
Posted: September 12, 2024
Job Description
We invite you to apply for a Postdoctoral Appointment with Argonne’s Electrochemical Materials and Interfaces Group. The purpose of this appointment is experimental studies to develop novel coatings for sulfide-based solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, and to understand the surface and interfacial (electro)chemistry of both lithium metal anodes and high voltage cathodes in contact with these materials. This position will work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary team with expertise in materials synthesis, characterization and theoretical understanding to optimize performance for scalable, high energy density all-solid-state batteries.
This position is open immediately and is based on renewable yearly contract. Interested candidates should submit a full CV. Names/contact of three referees will be solicited.
Position Requirements
Required:
- Ph.D. in an experimental discipline, such as chemistry, materials science or a related engineering field is required; received within the past 5 years or upcoming year
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Considerable experience with ultrahigh vacuum system operation and maintenance
- Extensive background and experience with data collection and analysis using at least one of the following techniques is required, all is preferred: secondary ion mass spectrometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy.
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Preferred:
- Experience with thin film deposition tools (e.g., magnetron sputtering, pulsed laser deposition, electron beam evaporation)
- Experience with electrochemical methods such as cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Experience with solid-state ion conductors
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