Postdoctoral Associate: Chemical & Biological Engineering: The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct innovative research in synthesizing and characterizing Na-ion batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes sourced from waste tires. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research with real-world applications.
Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Designation:
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area:
Chemical & Biological Engineering, Battery Technology, Supercapacitors, Materials Science
Location:
North Campus, University at Buffalo
Eligibility/Qualification:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed.
- Experience in battery fabrication and electrochemical device characterization.
- Experience in supercapacitor fabrication and electrochemical device characterization.
- Experienced with advanced materials characterization techniques.
- Strong motivation and ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. research focused on battery fabrication with knowledge of supercapacitor fabrication.
- One year of postdoctoral experience in battery fabrication and characterization.
- Experience working with carbon derived from waste tires.
- Good proficiency with electronics and laboratory test instruments.
Job Description:
- Develop novel methodologies for extracting activated carbon from waste tires.
- Fabricate coin cells and perform full electrochemical characterization for Na-ion batteries.
- Design and fabricate high-performance supercapacitors using tire-derived carbon.
- Independently establish all experimental processes and instrumentation necessary for the research.
Salary Range:
$50,000 annually
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Please contact Joan Wilson via email at jmwilson@buffalo.edu for any inquiries. Do not call.
Last Date to Apply:
Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting from November 1, 2025.
The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
