Current Opportunities
Postdoctoral researcher
- Location: McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario
- Job type: Contract
- Language: English (Required)
Description
We invite you to apply for a postdoctoral fellow position in the Magnetic Resonance & Materials for Energy Storage Lab (https://mrmes.mcmaster.ca/) in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University, under the supervision of Prof. Gillian Goward.
In this role, you will:
- Perform work in the field of metal-ion battery electrochemistry, contributing to the development of technologies relevant to advanced battery systems
- Research areas include in-situ and in operando NMR/MRI of batteries
- Measure and assess fundamental material chemistry properties for different battery components
- Analyze data, prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications, attend and present at scientific meetings
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of literature and develop new ideas, concepts, and/or research proposals
- Communicate effectively with supervisor, collaborators, lab manager, facility manager, and students through research reports, presentations and other channels
- Conduct research projects with group members and independently
- Supervise, train and assist students with lab equipment use, software programs and data analysis protocols
Position requirements
Successful applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in electrochemistry or in a related field. The ideal candidate needs:
- Knowledge in fundamental electrochemistry including metal ion batteries
- Knowledge in air-sensitive sample handling and glove box usage
- Experienced in electroanalytical measurements, with hands-on experience in cell assemblies (coil cells and pouch cells) and cell testing protocols
- Experience with NMR/MRI is desired
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Application Instructions
The terms of employment would be a year, with a possibility of renewal, include benefits. All applicants must submit a cover letter summarizing research experience and specifying the interests in this position; a curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications and other contributions); and two letters of reference. Please visit the group website (https://mrmes.mcmaster.ca/) and apply for the position directly to Prof. Goward.