Opening

Postdoc Opening (Immediate):

We are looking for one postdoctoral researcher to work on interface studies in Solid-state batteries.

Required Qualifications:

* PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field

* Experience in general battery laboratory equipment operation and maintenance

* Ability to write manuscripts in English and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Candidates should send your CV to Prof. Zheng Fan at fanzheng@uh.edu.

PhD Opening (Spring 2025 or later):

We are looking for one fully funded PhD students to work in the following research projects:

(1) Processing and diagnostics of electrochemistry energy storage and conversion materials.

*Experience with solid state electrolytes, such as sulfide and oxide based electrolytes is preferred.

* Experience with the operations of TEM, XPS, ToF-SIMS is preferred.

(2) Develop in situ characterization techniques. Integrated experience of mechanical design and materials science characterization toolsets operations is preferred.

Candidates should send your CV to Prof. Zheng Fan at fanzheng@uh.edu.

MS/BS Opening (Immediate):

We are also looking for multiple hourly paid BS or MS students to work in the following research projects:

(1) Design materials science diagnostic toolsets.

* Background requirement: Mechanical engineering or Electrical engineering

*Experience in Solidworks, Ansys, or 3DS Max is required.

(2) Characterization and analysis of battery interfaces.

* Background requirement: Materials science engineering, Chemical engineering, or Chemistry

*Experience in operating SEM, XRD, Raman, XPS, or TEM is required.

Candidates should send your CV to Prof. Zheng Fan at fanzheng@uh.edu.

Other Openings (Immediate):

We are now looking for master students and visiting scholars to work processing and diagnostics of electrochemistry energy storage and conversion materials. The positions can start immediately. Applicants should send CV to Dr. Zheng Fan at fanzheng@uh.edu.