Job Title: Research Associate
PVN ID: CC-2002-003535
Category: Research
Location: The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK

Job Description

General Description

The CUNY Energy Institute at the City College of New York is seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher for a joint research project between The City College of New York (CCNY) and Sandia National Laboratories. The overarching research objective is to develop novel high-voltage, high-density alkaline battery technologies for renewable integration, grid stabilization, power assurance, and transportation.

Both fundamental and applied research opportunities are available for anode and cathode design, separators, and electrolytes development. The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Material Science, or another closely related field. Expertise in electrochemical systems is required.

The appointment period will range between one and two years with an annual salary of $60,000 plus full fringe benefits. These positions will be open until filled with review of applications to begin immediately.

 

 

 

Other Duties

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

Strong track record of publications in the scientific literature.

 

 Expertise in electrochemistry & electrochemical methods

Expertise in electrochemistry & electrochemical system modeling

Expertise in battery science & technology

Expertise in advance materials characterization methods (e.g., spectroscopic, imaging, and/or

diffraction techniques).

Experience working with ionic liquids is beneficial

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary research environment

Ability to write and present effectively

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Chemical Engineering
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$60,000.00
Closing Date
Apr 19, 2020 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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