Associate Research Engineer
About the role
The Carbon Materials Group is looking to hire one or more Associate Research Engineers to conduct high-quality research with emphasis on a range of fiber materials and on high-value graphitic products. The successful candidate(s) will be a key team member with primary responsibilities focused on one or more of the following areas.
Responsibilities
- Fiber spinning process trials (solution and melt spinning) to produce high-quality fiber & thermal conversion of fibers (i.e. to carbon fibers)
- Systematic and complete characterization of materials
- Utilization and processing of coal by liquefaction and heat treatment methods for high-value graphitic materials, including synthetic graphite
- Isotropic and mesophase pitch processing and characterization
- Advancement of new graphitic materials in energy storage with familiarity in battery cell fabrication and cycling
- Drafting of research reports and manuscripts for publication
Characterization techniques
Conduct a variety of materials characterization techniques including polarized optical microscopy, SEM, x-ray scattering, gas pycnometry, TGA/MS, DSC, DMA, Mettler DP, LFA thermal diffusivity, single filament tensile testing, dilatometry for CTE, battery cell fabrication & cycling analyses, XPS, and several additional chemical, structural, mechanical, thermal and electrical property analyses of experimental materials.
Qualifications
- Advanced education (PhD preferred) and experience in materials or chemical engineering (or related field)
- High priority for safety
- Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, and initiative
- Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout CAER's laboratories
- Reliable and dedicated work ethic