University of Arkansas Looking for Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering Full Time

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: job requisition
id
R0037236

Location: Fayetteville
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Type of
Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Fixed Duration of
Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the
University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities
with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through
education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and
climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is
located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding
Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly
gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas
offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes
university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official
holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee
salary.

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Department:
Xiangbo Meng Reports

Department’s
Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Postdoctoral Fellows will conduct research in developing advanced
lithium metal batteries, such as lithium sulfur (Li-S) or lithium metal oxide (e.g., Li-LiNixMnyCozO2) batteries. The position is expected
to well know the issues of lithium (Li) anodes, sulfur (S) and LiNixMnyCozO2 (NMCs) cathodes, proposed and develop solutions to address the
issues of Li, S, and NMC electrodes, evaluate and improve the performance of lithium metal batteries (Li-S and Li-NMCs) (in terms of energy
density, cyclability, Coulombic efficiency, and power density). In addition, this position is expected to develop new research directions,
prepare proposals to secure external funding for research and commercialization of research, prepare journal and conference papers, and
mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications:

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrochemistry, Engineering, Materials, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields from an accredited
  institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
• Demonstrated expertise in the following areas: design and
  evaluation of electrochemical devices, fabrication, evaluation, and characterization of solid-state electrolytes, hands-on skills of battery
  testing, and data analysis of solid-state electrolytes and solid-state battery performance
• Peer reviewed publications in areas
  listed above

Preferred Qualifications:

Meaningful experience and proficiency in:

• Well-established experience
  in lithium-ion batteries, lithium metal batteries, or any related battery systems
• Research experience in nickel-rich lithium nickel
  manganese cobalt oxides (e.g., NMC622, NMC811, and NMC9055), sulfur (S) cathodes, lithium-rich and nickel-rich cathodes, and other promising
  Li/Na-based cathodes
• Research experience in lithium metal and sodium metal anodes
• Electrochemical evaluations of solid-state
  electrolytes, such as ionic conductivity, electrochemical stable window, and chemical stability
• Electrochemical testing of
  solid-state battery cells
• Electrochemical analyses using EIS, CV, and related instruments
• Materials fabrication using CVD,
  PVD, and wet chemistry
• Materials characterization using SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, and Raman
• Data analysis using Origin, Excel, and
  related software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of using general office software and materials testing
  laboratory equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Information:

College of
Engineering – Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The College of Engineering is dedicated to building and supporting an inclusive
culture with a diverse and pluralistic faculty, staff, and administration.  The College encourages applications from all qualified
candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community and welcomes applications without regard to
race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, protected veteran or military status,
genetic information, LGBTQIA+, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.  The College invites applicants
with career interruptions to share the related circumstances and explain how these interruptions have impacted their career
path.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to
Apply:

Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status

Optional
Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Melynda Hart, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas
System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed
recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are asked to submit a SINGLE PDF file that
includes:
1. Letter of interest;
2. Curriculum vita;
3. Diversity statement that includes their understanding of, prior and/or
ongoing experiences engaging with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds, and plans to plans to foster and encourage diversity among
faculty, staff, and students; and,
4. Names and contact information of three professional references.

Pre-employment
Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to
providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a
criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check,
a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction
or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a
relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner
consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff
and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity,
equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Arkansas is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age,
national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 

Persons must have proof
of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure
under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing,
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent
Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes