Postdoc position: Materials Science and Engineering 3061 views

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences (NV) at Norwegian University for Science and Technology (NTNU) has a vacancy for a position as Postdoctor. The postdoc/researcher will have a central role in the NTNU Battery initiative coordinating the battery research activities between NV/NTNU and the strategic research area NTNU Energy at NTNU.

About the position:

• The position in battery technology is focused on characterization and development of functional materials, as well as understanding of the electrochemical reactions and degradation phenomena of Li-ion batteries.
• Research topics will be devoted to studies of next generation Li-ion batteries, like for example studies of silicon-graphite electrodes, electrode/electrolyte interfaces, or solutions for high energy cathodes.
• The successful candidate is expected to develop a research profile in close collaboration with the present battery activities at the Department.

Qualification:

• Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Chemistry, Materials Science and Technology, Electrochemistry or similar.
• Candidates with documented expertise in development of functional materials for Li-ion batteries, electrochemical characterization, and advanced characterization techniques for materials and interfaces.
• Experience in in-situ characterization techniques is considered an advantage.
• Applicant must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Candidates must provide evidence of the ability to publish scientific papers.

Applications:

Submit application electronically including the following:

• CV
• Certificates and diplomas
• List of publications with bibliographical references
• Brief research plan stating future research interests
• Name and address of three potential references
• Documentation of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) if English or a Scandinavian language is not the applicant’s mother tongue
• Reference letters
• Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.
• Quote the application number NV-124/19 when applying.