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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job no: 494980
Work type: Faculty
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Research/Scientific, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Application Instructions:

 Apply via Interfolio at:   https://apply.interfolio.com/167962
Department:

Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) is part of The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) at UMBC. We currently offer a variety of degrees and certificates for undergraduate and graduate students, including a B.S. in chemical engineering with three tracks; traditional, biochemical and environmental. We also offer an M.S. and Ph.D. in environmental engineering, as well as an applied certificate program in biochemical regulatory engineering.

For more information visit: https://cbee.umbc.edu/ 
Anticipated Start Date:

June 2025
About the Position:

General Requirements for the post-doc positions: 

  • Doctorate in material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry or related fields. 

  • Ability to move to and work at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, USA. 

  • Proven track record of first-author publications and presentations. A minimum of two peer-reviewed, first-author publications. 

  • Proven experience with electrochemical energy storage or conversion systems. 

Specific requirements for a post-doc position on mitigating chemo-mechanical instabilities:

  • Fundamental understanding of mechanics of materials, electrochemistry, and energy storage systems..  

  • Proven track record in either computational or experimental approach to investigate chemo-mechanical instabilities in battery materials 

  • Candidates with experience in QCM-D, acoustic measurements, or multi-scale modeling are especially encouraged to apply. 

Specific requirements for a Post-doc position on developing gel/polymer electrolytes:

  • Fundamental understanding of polymer chemistry, material synthesis, electrochemistry, structural and surface characterizations. 

  • Expertise in Polymer electrolyte synthesis and/or characterization of polymer electrolytes

  • Be familiar with electrolyte engineering methods, activation energy calculations, and the hydrogen evolution reaction analysis etc . 

Salary Range: $54,000 - $57,000 commensurate with experience

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Instructions:

Applications should be submitted to: https://apply.interfolio.com/167962

A single PDF shall contain a cover letter, CV, contact information for 2 references, and a copy of two relevant publications. Applications should highlight their interest in the available positions of either developing gel/polymer electrolytes or chemo-mechanical instabilities. Questions can be sent to the AMEE team (amee@umbc.edu); the subject line must contain "Question about available Post-doc position".

Screening of Applications Begins: Review of application materials will begin June 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.   
Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required. 
Benefits: 

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Remission
  • Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed information.

12 Month Faculty Benefits Summary
About UMBC:

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).

For 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a
Great College to Work For! 

 
 Equal Opportunity Statement:  UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   
Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
   

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Applications close: Open Until Filled

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