University at Buffalo · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Chemical & Biological Engineering department. The role involves conducting applied research in the synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization of Na-ion based batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes derived from waste tires.
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Responsibilities
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
Design and fabrication of supercapacitors from tire-derived carbon and having high performance
Work independently, establish all experimental processes and instrumentation for the work
Qualification
Required
Conduct applied research in synthesis, device fabrication and characterization of Na-ion based batteries and supercapacitors using carbon electrodes derived from waste tires
Develop novel methodologies for extracting activated carbon from waste tires
Fabricate coin cells
Perform full electrochemical characterization towards realizing performance approaching the best reported performance for Na-ion batteries
Design and fabricate supercapacitors from tire-derived carbon and having high performance
Work independently and establish all experimental processes and instrumentation for the work
Preferred
Current US residents preferred
For overseas residents, we can sponsor for J-1 exchange visa
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Company
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university and a member of the Association of American Universities It is a sub-organization of The State University of New York.
Founded in 1846
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$22.95MKey Investors
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2023-01-09Grant· $20M
2022-08-06Grant· $2.9M
2022-04-13Grant· $0.05M
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Norma J. Nowak
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