The Nanomaterials and Energy Systems Laboratory (NESL) seeks highly motivated PhD and Postdoc applicants with an interest in electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems, materials science, and electrochemistry. In particular, we are looking for candidates with a strong background in three-electrode electrochemical systems to perform independent experiments and characterization for hydrogen transport and CO2 capture and conversion. Other activities in NESL include novel cathode and anode materials, as well as state-of-the-art solid-state electrolytes, that can be used in a plethora of battery systems such as Li-air, Li-CO2, Li/Na-ion, and more. The positions are fully funded by DOE and ARPA-E grants, offering the opportunity to collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary team of engineers, computational scientists, and more. The starting date is immediate.
Required qualifications:
• PhD/Master/Bachelor degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, electrochemistry, or any related field.
• Hands-on experience in electrochemical measurements, including the operation of necessary equipment and instruments (such as potentiostats, three-electrode cells, flow cell system, gas chromatography, NMR, etc).
• For PhD applicants, meet admission requirements for the PhD program in the Lyle School of Engineering
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Interested applicants should email a brief cover letter and CV to:
Dr. Amin Salehi-Khojin
William T. Solomon Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering Department
Lyle School of Engineering
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75205, USA
Email: asalehikhojin@mail.smu.edu
About SMU and Dallas:
Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a prestigious private university located in Dallas, Texas. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the US and offers a comprehensive campus and a multidisciplinary engineering program that can enhance engineering skills in various fields. SMU is situated in one of the largest cities in USA, thus providing numerous opportunities for under- and post-graduates to start their careers in engineering fields. Dallas is one of the top-ranked cities for cultural diversity and economic opportunity, and offers a unique combination of urban sophistication and southern hospitality.
