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Postdoctoral position at CARBON Lab,
Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
Essential Qualifications
PhD in Chemical Engg./Materials Sci. Engg./Chemistry/Physics in the field of energy storage system
preferably in the area of Metal-CO2 /Metal-air/Metal-ion and Metal-Sulfur batteries.
The candidates should have a good practical experience and theoretical understanding in
electrochemistry/electrochemical system such as electrode functions, electrolyte (salt, solvent and additive)
development and design of electrocatalyst.
The candidates should also have experience in multiscale simulation and modeling of battery system
using multiple packages such as VASP/GAUSSIAN/Materials Studio/LAMMPS/COMSOL Multiphysics, etc.
Desirable Experience:
Hands on synthesis techniques for energy materials such as Sol- gel, Hydrothermal, high- temperature
solid state method, etc.
Hands on experience with Characterization facilities like FESEM, TEM, XRD, Raman spectroscopy,
FTIR, XPS, etc.
Hands on experience in electrochemical testing such as charge-discharge testing, Cyclic Voltammetry,
EIS analysis, assembly of electrochemical system in Glove box, post analysis of electrochemical system, etc.
Knowledge and hands on experience in Quantum Chemistry and/or Quantum Physics for multiscale
modelling in electrochemical system.
Monthly stipend: As per the revised DST norms.
Initial appointment will be for 1 year and may be extended for another year subjected to the performance.
Age: Preferably less than 35 years as on 1 January 2021.