Job Title: Research Associate II

Job Title: Research Associate II
Hiring Company: South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access.  The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. 
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Job location: South Dakota State University, USA
Requirements:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering and/or related field completed by start date;
• At least one year of experience in batteries research laboratories;
• A background in materials preparation, characterization, and a knowledge of electrochemical energy storage technology; and
• Strong enthusiasm to explore new engineering problems and their scientific solutions
• Experience with electrochemical analyzers, CVD, batteries fabrication and evaluation, as well as electrode materials characterization, AI powered data analysis and machine learning.
• Familiarity with electrochemical energy storage materials designation/fabrication/integration, knowledge of solid phase batteries device designation and fabrication.
• 1~2 years Research experience of ion-conducting materials and organic-inorganic hybrid materials for energy-related applications.
• In the past two years, engaged in the research of full-solid-state electrolyte in lithium-ion battery.
• More than 1 year experience in single ion conductive MOF-Polymer composite solid electrolytes membrane preparation and characterization.
• 1 year experience of investigating the ion conduction mechanism and the relationship between membrane structure and properties.
• 1~2 years experience in electrochemical energy storage technology, having rich experience in the preparation of MOFs/polymer electrolyte membrane materials used in full-solid-state independently

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