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Virginia Tech

Postdoctoral Associate

Blacksburg, VA

Chemical Engineering Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific A postdoctoral associate position in the area of organoid design and single-cell methodologies is ...

New York University

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

New York, NY · On-site

$75K/yr

Description POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE New York University Tandon School of Engineering The Korley lab ... LaShanda Korley's group in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NYU Tandon ...

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Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

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Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
Position Title
Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Classification Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Department
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Posting Number
R250139
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58811
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
E.89
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Associate Opportunity: From Waste Tires to Electrode Materials for Batteries and Supercapacitors
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering has an excellent opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Amit Goyal research group to conduct applied research in synthesis, device fabrication and characterization of Na-ion based batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes derived from waste tires.
The work involves:
  • Developing novel methodologies for extracting activated carbon from waste tires
  • Fabricating coin cells
  • Performing full electrochemical characterization towards realizing performance approaching the best reported performance for Na-ion batteries.
  • In addition, the project involves design and fabrication of supercapacitors from tire-derived carbon and having high performance.
  • It is expected that the Postdoctoral Associate will work independently, establish all experimental processes and instrumentation for the work.

Visa status: Current US residents preferred. For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa
Term: 2-3 years depending on performance
Learn more:
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required.
  • Prior battery fabrication and electrochemical device characterization
  • Prior supercapacitor fabrication and electrochemical device characterization
  • Experience with advanced materials characterization techniques
  • Strong motivation and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D research in battery fabrication with knowledge of supercapacitor fabrication
  • One-year postdoctoral experience in battery fabrication and characterization.
  • Prior experience working on batteries/supercapacitors with carbon derived from waste. tires
  • Good experience with electronics and typical laboratory test instruments

Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
Salary Range
$50,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
  • Please contact over email, not through the phone number

  • Visa status: Current US residents preferred. For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa

  • Term: 2-3 years depending on performance

Is a background check required for this posting?
No
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Contact Information
Contact's Name
Joan Wilson
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Director of Administration
Contact's Email
jmwilson@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-1174
Posting Dates
Posted
09/11/2025
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
11/01/2025
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
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