Job Description

Nayan Banik will join as a non-paying visiting student to conduct advanced structural characterization of Li-ion and Na-ion battery materials provided by Dr. Daniel Abraham from the Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CSE) Division. The primary objective is to correlate local atomic/electronic structure and microstructural evolution with electrochemical performance metrics. This research will leverage state-of-the-art electron microscopy facilities (TEM, SEM, and FIB). Specific TEM techniques will include High-Resolution TEM (HRTEM), Scanning TEM (STEM), high-resolution EDS and EELS mapping, 3D electron diffraction, and 4D-STEM to map strain, phase distributions, and interfacial degradation mechanisms.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Advanced Characterization Techniques: Knowledge of transmission electron microscopy modalities, including high-resolution imaging (HRTEM/STEM), spectroscopic mapping (EDS, EELS), electron diffraction (3D electron diffraction), and 4D-STEM data collection/analysis.
• Energy Storage Systems: Basic understanding of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery chemistry, degradation mechanisms, and interfacial microstructures.
• Collaborative & Technical Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, proficiency with data processing software for microscopy/spectroscopy evaluation, and effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-divisional research collaboration.
• Entirety of appointment must be conducted in the United States.
• Student must be actively enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited academic institution.

Job Family

Visiting Student Graduate

Job Profile

Visiting Student Subcontract - Graduate

Worker Type

Contingent Worker

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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