Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN
Requisition Id 15893 Overview: The Nanomaterials Chemistry Group within the Chemical Sciences Division at ORNL is seeking to fill a postdoctoral position available for an inorganic, organic, polymeric, or physical chemist with expertise in electrode or electrolyte chemistry for development of new electrode or electrolyte systems for battery applications. The primary focus will be on synthesis and purification of electrode or electrolyte systems and evaluation of their battery performance. The program will have a strong collaborative component with characterization (e.g. electron microscopy, electrochemical study, neutron scattering) and computational scientists working on the same program. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Synthesize novel electrode or electrolyte materials. Evaluate electrochemical properties of the above materials. Collaborate with ORNL postdocs and staff who are involved in structural characterization. Participate in the development of new ideas and...