Postdoctoral Appointee – Artificial Intelligence for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop high-energy-density, long-life lithium–sulfur batteries using liquid and solid-state electrolytes
• Synthesize and optimize sulfur cathode materials and related host structures
• Perform physical, chemical, and structural characterization of battery materials
• Fabricate and evaluate lithium–sulfur cells in coin-cell and pouch-cell configurations
• Investigate the relationships between material properties, interfacial behavior, and electrochemical performance
• Work with a variety of liquid and solid electrolytes, including sulfide-based solid-state electrolytes
• Apply advanced characterization techniques, including synchrotron X-ray probes, to study battery materials and interfaces
• Conduct electrochemical testing, including cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and galvanostatic cycling
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to provide insight into battery mechanisms and performance limitations
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and scientific presentations for internal and external audiences
• Present research results at group meetings, scientific conferences, and other professional forums

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence or machine learning in the development of battery electrolytes and catalyst materials
• Demonstrated expertise in lithium–sulfur battery materials and electrolyte systems
• Strong skills in the synthesis and structural optimization of host materials for lithium–sulfur batteries
• Experience in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of solid-state electrolytes, particularly sulfide-based electrolytes, for energy storage applications
• Knowledge of interfacial engineering strategies, such as surface coatings, to suppress lithium dendrite formation
• Hands-on experience in the fabrication and testing of all-solid-state cells, including coin-cell and/or model cell configurations
• Knowledge of synchrotron-based X-ray characterization techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray spectroscopy, particularly for in situ/operando studies of materials and interfacial chemistry during battery cycling
• Strong understanding of electrochemistry, with the ability to perform and interpret CV, EIS, and galvanostatic testing
• Experience processing, analyzing, and interpreting experimental results
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a record of peer-reviewed publications and recognition in a relevant research area