Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Overview
Professor Trung Van Nguyen, the PI of the Electrochemical Engineering Research Group at the University of Kansas, is seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher for a collaborative experimental and computational project with the University of Michigan that studies the chemical and electrochemical properties of supersaturated metal salt electrolytes for high-energy-density redox flow battery application.
The PI seeks individuals who are motivated and have research experience and knowledge of electrochemistry, electrochemical analytical techniques (such as CV, LS, Chronoamperometry, Chronopotentiometry, EIS, etc.), and flow batteries. Preference will be given to researchers with extensive experience in vanadium and iron salt electrolytes used in vanadium and iron redox flow batteries.
This is a 1-yr appointment with the possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding availability.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S by the effective date of the appointment.
The PI seeks individuals who are motivated and have research experience and knowledge of electrochemistry, electrochemical analytical techniques (such as CV, LS, Chronoamperometry, Chronopotentiometry, EIS, etc.), and flow batteries. Preference will be given to researchers with extensive experience in vanadium and iron salt electrolytes used in vanadium and iron redox flow batteries.
This is a 1-yr appointment with the possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding availability.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S by the effective date of the appointment.
Job Description
65% Research – Conduct research as needed to meet the project objectives.
25% Reporting - Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings, give presentations at scientific conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
10% Mentorship- Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students as needed. Provide leadership to students and train them in proper procedures for all instruments and safety regulations in the laboratory setting.
25% Reporting - Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on research progress, participate in group meetings, give presentations at scientific conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
10% Mentorship- Assist with supervision of graduate and undergraduate students as needed. Provide leadership to students and train them in proper procedures for all instruments and safety regulations in the laboratory setting.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in electrochemistry or chemical/electrochemical engineering.
- Previous experience with metal salt electrolytes used in redox flow batteries, as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience with electrochemical analytical techniques such as CV, LS, Chronoamperometry, Chronopotentiometry, and EIS, as evidenced by application materials.
- Publications or other evidence of scholarly achievement in these areas, as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with vanadium and iron salt electrolytes and flow battery systems, as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience with electrochemical characterization of electrolytes and flow batteries, including cell component fabrication, assembly, and testing, as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience with modeling of electrochemical systems, as evidenced by application materials.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following are required for a complete application:
Application review begins July 1, 2025. In order to ensure consideration, please apply by this date.
- resume
- cover letter
- list of three professional references
Application review begins July 1, 2025. In order to ensure consideration, please apply by this date.
Contact Information to Applicants
Trung Van Nguyen, cptvn@ku.edu, 785-864-3938
Advertised Salary Range
$60,000
Application Review Begins
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 18, 2025