Postdoctoral Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Company

Drexel University

Job description

About Drexel UniversityLocated in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this for more information.Postdoctoral FellowJob no: 503615
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City – Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of EngineeringJob SummaryThis position involves the conduction of qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses and experiments, related to electrochemistry and batteries. These analyses will include spectroscopy and microscopy, to develop new knowledge of battery behavior for improved battery performance. Other parts of the job include quality and process control of solid-state electrolytes for purposes of chemical characterization.Essential Functions

• Develop characterization methods for solid-state batteries (30%)
• Understand how local material properties impact lithium metal cell behavior (30%)
• Work with PI to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, present work at conferences (20%)
• Help PI with writing proposals (10%)
• Involvement in outreach and educational activities of the lab (5%) Report results and data in group meetings (5%)
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD or Doctorate is required.
• 0-2 years of experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional InformationThis position is classified as exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from a minimum of $41,120.00 to a maximum of $61,680.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.We encourage you to explore Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure and for more details on our compensation framework.You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the .Special Instructions to the ApplicantPlease make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.Advertised: Jul 24 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 24 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Expected salary

$61680 per year

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:36:26 GMT

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