Post-Doc Research Associate Position for Hydrogen Storage Experimentalist
The Electronic and Electrochemical Materials and Devices Laboratory (EEMDL) in the Lugar Center for Renewable Energy, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) invites applications for a post doctoral research position starting in September, 2008. The successful applicant will participate in a multidisciplinary hydrogen storage project in collaboration with a major automotive company on the novel hydrogen storage technology and material materials development.
Qualifications:
1) Extensive experience in gas physical adsorption, meso porous materials development (carbons, carbon aerogel, metal oxides, and metal-organic frameworks) is a must.
2) Extensive experience in hydrogen storage research and hydrogen adsorption testing is a plus.
3) Strong materials and electrochemical characterization techniques (TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS, XAS, BET, Hg porosimetry, CV, AC impedance)
4)Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related field.
Responsibilities include: 1) design and assembly unique hydrogen adsorption measurement system, prepare experimental protocol, perform experiments for measuring hydrogen adsorption on different meso porous materials, characterize meso porous materials (BET, Hg porosimetry, XRD, XPS, Zero charge potential/beta potential, fuel cell performance diagnostics and transport characterization, 2) develop meso porous materials with tailored properties, 3)disseminate the outcomes of the project through publications/presentations, and 4) write project reports and research proposals, and carry out other assigned duties.
The Electronic and Electrochemical Materials and Devices Laboratory (EEMDL) is part of the Lugar Center for Renewable Energy, and specializes in development of novel technology and materials for hydrogen storage. The interdisciplinary nature of the EEMDL includes expertise in nano materials, gas physical adsorption, thermal-fluid transport, electrochemistry, nano and micro fabrication, neutron imaging, chemical kinetics and reacting flows, and quantum and molecular dynamic modeling. The EEMDL conducts fundamental and applied research programs on hydrogen storage, fuel cells for automotive applications, Li-ion batteries, biomedical materials and devices, and is currently funded through various sources, including: automotive companies, academia and government agencies.
The position is anticipated for one year with possible extension depending upon the performance of the applicant and availability of the research fund. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
If you are interested, please send your CV and your letter of interest expressing your background, qualification and research interests to Professor Jian Xie (
jianxie@iupui.edu).
Screening of applications will begin soon.
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