The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia is seeking a Research Associate (Postdoctoral level) to work under the supervision of Dr. Gary Koenig, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering..

The successful candidate will participate in a project accelerating the commercialization of a battery technology platform. Primary objectives include optimizing process conditions towards manufacturing of the relevant battery technology, troubleshooting fundamental challenges if they arise in the material system, and conducting customer discovery and interviews to continue to refine the value proposition to potential customers. The successful candidate will be in involved in all areas of accelerating the technology readiness, demonstration, and manufacturing level towards commercialization.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, or a related field, by the start date.  Experience in battery materials synthesis, characterization, and processing is required. Experience with synthesis/fabrication of active materials, electrodes, and custom cell designs for lithium-ion batteries is required. Ability to translate material or system modifications to battery property outcomes through the use of simulation and/or data analysis tools (e.g., machine learning) strongly preferred. Prior experience with thick electrode systems will be highly relevant to this technology. Previous experience in communicating with lithium-ion battery stakeholders and conducting customer discovery and interviews towards battery technology commercialization also strongly preferred. Experience in considerations of battery technology for powering wearable devices also preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Apply at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a cover letter indicating research interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box.  Make sure to upload all the documents to complete your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2023 and the posting will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Gary Koenig at gary.koenig@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu .

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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