Research Associate - Aqueous Battery
Menlo Park, California
Employer: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Industry:
Salary: $70000 - $100000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
SLAC Job Postings
Position overview:
The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has an opening for a postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) to use synchrotron-based X-ray tools at SSRL to characterize aqueous battery degradation for inexpensive, long duration grid-based energy storage. The work will study issues such as understanding and controlling metal anode deposition and stripping and mitigating corrosion on both anode and cathode. X-ray characterization tools will include X-ray microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and X-ray scattering. When appropriate, characterization will be done in as close to standard operating conditions as possible. Also, if needed, the project will include the use of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS).
The project has a strong emphasis on collaborative research thus the RA will work closely with scientists from other divisions in SLAC, Stanford, and collaboration at institutions across North America. The postdoctoral RA will have opportunities to cross-train in electrochemistry with these collaborators. The RA will also have the opportunity to publish lead-author manuscripts and to build a career in energy storage technologies, X-ray science, or a future teaching career.
Note: The Research Associate role is a fixed term staff position. Appointment duration is 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding.
Applicants must provide evidence of either a recently completed PhD degree or confirmation of completion of the PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position. Applicants should also include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Position overview:
The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has an opening for a postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) to use synchrotron-based X-ray tools at SSRL to characterize aqueous battery degradation for inexpensive, long duration grid-based energy storage. The work will study issues such as understanding and controlling metal anode deposition and stripping and mitigating corrosion on both anode and cathode. X-ray characterization tools will include X-ray microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and X-ray scattering. When appropriate, characterization will be done in as close to standard operating conditions as possible. Also, if needed, the project will include the use of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS).
The project has a strong emphasis on collaborative research thus the RA will work closely with scientists from other divisions in SLAC, Stanford, and collaboration at institutions across North America. The postdoctoral RA will have opportunities to cross-train in electrochemistry with these collaborators. The RA will also have the opportunity to publish lead-author manuscripts and to build a career in energy storage technologies, X-ray science, or a future teaching career.
Note: The Research Associate role is a fixed term staff position. Appointment duration is 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding.
Applicants must provide evidence of either a recently completed PhD degree or confirmation of completion of the PhD degree requirements prior to starting the position. Applicants should also include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and names of three references for future letters of recommendation with the application.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
- PhD in physics, materials sciences, chemistry or related field, and demonstrated research experience in synchrotron-based X-ray or neutron science.
- Experience with synchrotron-based and/or neutron characterization.
- Some experience in electrochemistry (helpful but not required)
- Some experience with in situ/operando electrochemical cell design for X-ray or neutron characterization (helpful but not required)
- Strong experimental, analytical and computation skills.
- Broad scientific interests and willingness to learn new skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population; good interpersonal skills are essential.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
- Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
- Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
- Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
- Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
- Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
- Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
- Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford/SLAC colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1-General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
- Classification Title: Research Associate - Experimental
- Job code: 0127
- Employment Duration: 24 months
Created: 2024-10-04
Reference: 6092
Country: United States
State: California
City: Menlo Park
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