The Skoltech Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (CEE, https://crei.skoltech.ru/cee/), Moscow, Russia has an open full time Research Scientist position in the research group of Professor Artem Abakumov, in the area of Material Science and Electrochemistry of Potassium-Ion Batteries. The appointment is for a period from November, 2018 till December, 2019 with a possibility for further prolongation.
Research Areas and Job Description:
We are seeking a Research Scientist with expertise in material science, electrochemistry and engineering of cells for metal-ion batteries. You will be responsible for developing the cell concept and design employing advanced electrode materials for new generation of post-Li battery cells based on potassium intercalation chemistry. The emphasis will be on understanding and optimizing the cell performance for various types of electrodes produced in collaboration with your peers, development of deposition process for large area cell prototypes, optimization of the cell assembling and conducting electrochemical characterization to assess performance of half- and full-cells. Practical skills in battery assembling and testing are highly appreciated. Skoltech is an international university with English as working language, so good English skills are mandatory.
Responsibilities:
- Synthesis of the electroactive materials.
- Cell design development targeting maximum electrochemical performance for a given combination of materials.
- Optimization of electrode formulation and deposition.
- Setting up and operating equipment for cell prototyping.
- Publishing your results in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Creating and protecting intellectual property
Qualifications required for successful candidate:
- PhD degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry or Material Science.
- Solid practical skills in battery assembling and testing.
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience in electrochemistry of metal-ion batteries, battery engineering at the cell level and related fields.
- Minimum 5 publications in peer-reviewed international journals for last 3 years.
- Fluent English
Other desirable qualifications:
Experience in diffraction and spectroscopic material characterization, good knowledge in solid state inorganic chemistry, excellent communication and presentation skills, strong organization / time management skills, ability to collaborate with other experts in cross-disciplinary team settings
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and publication list to a.abakumov@skoltech.ru before October, 20th, 2018. The selected applicant will receive a highly competitive compensation package (salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and previous publication record, housing allowance in case relocation to Moscow will be needed, medical insurance). Excellent travel and computing support will be provided. Skoltech is committed to diversity and opportunity, and application materials will be considered without regard to the gender, race, or nationality of the applicant.
