Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Batteries and Energy Storage

Batteries and Energy Storage - Batteries and energy storage research is a major interdisciplinary initiative at Penn State spanning from materials to cells to systems. The university has a diverse and collaborative group working in areas including novel electrode materials, electrolytes, binders, cell manufacturing, electrode structures, battery safety, advanced diagnostics and sensing, multiscale modeling, and battery control and energy storage management.

Penn State also has the only fabrication facility of large-format batteries among U.S. universities. We are seeking investigators that can address length scales from materials to devices and/or devices to systems. Proposals that can bridge experiments and modeling are encouraged. Details can be found at www.best.psu.edu. For more information contact Chao-Yang Wang (cxw31@psu.edu), Michael Hickner (mah49@psu.edu), or Michael Janik (mjj13@psu.edu).

The Pennsylvania State University is recruiting five exceptional postdoctoral research fellows to pursue cutting edge research in Batteries and Energy Storage, Biogeochemical Cycles, CO2 Utilization, Health and the Environment, and Water Science. This is one of those five positions. Positions will be supported by the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment (PSIEE) at Penn State, University Park, PA, and will include highly competitive salaries, funds for travel and supplies, and an innovative future faculty development program designed for the cohort of fellows. These positions are part of an initiative to enhance the already vigorous program of environmental and energy research and education at Penn State, and reinforces the university’s internationally recognized leadership in multidisciplinary research.

These positions represent an exceptional opportunity to develop new research projects in collaboration with two or more Penn State faculty. Positions are for two years, with a start date in Fall Semester 2012. An excellent publication record and a Ph.D. in a relevant field are required.

To be considered for employment, please submit a CV, a three-page research concept (proposal) that leverages the faculty and facilities at Penn State and three letters of recommendation as one document to Judy Cranage by clicking APPLY NOW by July 27, 2012. Review of applications will begin in early August and will proceed until the positions have been filled.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.