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Organizational Overview

The Electrochemical Energy Storage group carries out research on advanced materials for batteries including Li-metal, Li-S, Li-ion, and Na-ion batteries. The group has an extensive history in the development of synchrotron-based in situ x-ray diagnostic tools for research on battery materials such as time and/or spatial resolved x-ray scattering, x-ray spectroscopy and x-ray microscopy. X-ray techniques are also combined with neutron-based scattering techniques and electron-based imaging techniques for battery research. The group also carries out research in both liquid electrolyte and solid electrolyte. The group is a member of the VTO Battery500 consortium of USDOE. For more information, please visit the group website: http://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/EES/.

Position Description

The Chemistry Division is seeking exceptional candidates for a two-year term Research Associate position in the Electrochemical Energy Storage (EES) group, in the field of battery research. The successful applicant will work on lithium sulfur battery research. Work in at least one of the following areas: sulfur cathode development, electrolyte development, lithium metal anode protection. The successful applicant also needs to work on advanced characterization of lithium sulfur batteries using synchrotron x-ray, electron and neutron techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out lithium sulfur battery research in the EES group at BNL. The scope includes but is not limited to elemental sulfur, polymeric sulfur, electrolytes and lithium metal.
• Develop and coordinate research with collaborators from other research institutions, as well as companies.
• Prepare and write manuscripts for publications in scientific journals and present research results at scientific conferences and DOE program review meetings.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A PhD degree in a relevant field (including, but not limited to, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
• A minimum of three years of research experience (including graduate research) in the rechargeable battery research field.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following advanced characterization techniques: synchrotrons, electron microscopy and neutron science.
• Demonstrated writing and oral skills for publications and presentations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in lithium-sulfur battery research with good publication record
• Experience in theoretical calculation of lithium battery electrolyte properties.
• Experience in solid state batteries using ceramic electrolytes.
• Experience in sodium-ion batteries.

Initial 2-year term appointment subject to renewal contingent on performance and funding

BNL policy requires that after obtaining their PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

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