Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Summary

he Electrochemical Dynamics Laboratory (Principal Investigator: Dr. Wesley Chang) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead a project developing a novel method to fabricate flexible and reconfigurable battery electrodes. The position involves coordination with multiple team members and institutions, mentoring PhD students, fabricating and electrochemically testing battery electrodes and cells, and performing characterization, primarily X-ray computed tomography and ultrasound.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Essential Functions

• Perform X-ray computed tomography and signal processing and reconstruction of battery electrodes.
• Perform ultrasound characterization of battery electrodes and cells including customizing and purpose building the instrument for unique applications.
• Contribute to project sponsor presentations, reports and other deliverables.
• Mentor graduate students, write technical papers, actively participate in weekly meetings, help write proposals.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
  
• Minimum of 5 years, can include time spent earning PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with battery electrode fabrication (either slurry casting or dry processing), battery assembly and electrochemical testing, and ideally X-ray tomography or other advanced characterization techniques

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $60,240.00 - $90,350.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.