Post-Doctoral Fellow

6 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking a senior postdoctoral fellow for a lithium-ion battery recycling project. The role involves developing recycling processes and synthesizing cathode materials from recycled streams, with close collaboration with electric vehicle, battery manufacturing, and recycling companies. The fellow will be responsible for further developing the recycling process and synthesizing cathode materials. Essential skills include experience in cathode material synthesis, lithium-ion batteries, electrochemistry, and characterization techniques like SEM, TEM, and XRD. Strong communication skills are required, along with the ability to supervise students and write proposals.
Must have:
  • PhD in Materials Science or related field
  • Experience in cathode material synthesis
  • Experience in Lithium ion batteries
  • Experience in electrochemistry
  • Experience with SEM, TEM, XRD
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to supervise students
  • Ability to write proposals

Job Details

JOB TITLE

Post-Doctoral Fellow

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Mechanical & Materials Engineering - NFR JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Materials Science and Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is looking for a senior postdoctoral fellow to work on the lithium ion battery recycling project developed in Prof. Yan Wang’s lab at WPI. The postdoctoral fellow will be in charge of further developing the recycling process and synthesizing cathode materials from recycling streams. The project is involved in the close collaboration with electric vehicle companies, battery manufactures and recycling company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Experience in cathode material synthesis is required.

Experience in Lithium ion batteries and electrochemistry is required. 

Experience in characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD is also required.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Has the capability to supervise graduate students and undergraduate students

Has the capability to write proposals

Position requires a completed PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field. 

Any questions regarding this position should be sent to Prof. Yan Wang yanwang@wpi.edu.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.  It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinarystudents, talentedand dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environmentthat prioritizes mental health and well-being.It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

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