The Mesostructured Materials and Devices Lab at Boston University led by Prof. Joerg Werner is looking for one or more postdoctoral associates to join a team of interdisciplinary researchers developing and establishing an advanced battery cell technology. Successful candidates are entrepreneurial-minded, work well with others in a highly collaborative project, exhibit team leadership potential, and are motivated by the prospect of launching the next generation of energy storage devices. General information about the Werner group at sites.bu.edu/wernerlab/.

The initial appointment is for one year with an expected start date of October or November 2026 and the possibility of renewal on a yearly basis. The position is on site at the Boston University Charles River Campus in Boston MA.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Develop novel battery cell designs and architecture
• Electrochemical synthesis and deposition of materials
• Analyze the results of electrochemical experiments and characterization
• Perform and analyze flammability and safety tests on materials and devices
• Sealing/coating, contacting, and packaging of sensitive energy storage devices
• Iterate and improve on custom cell fabrication, from materials to assembly methods to cell design
• Prepare frequent technical reports, present results to research team and funding entities