Postdoctoral Associate, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering
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- Boston University
- Location
- Boston
- Salary
- $67,500.00-$80,000.00
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Postdoctoral Associate, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering
Job Description
Postdoctoral Associate, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering
Category
Charles River Campus --> Postdoctoral
Job Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Tracking Code
26599937770921
Posted Date
9/21/2026
Minimum Salary
$67,500.00
Maximum Salary
$80,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The Mesostructured Materials and Devices Lab at Boston University led by Prof. Joerg Werner is looking for one or more postdoctoral associates to join a team of interdisciplinary researchers developing and establishing an advanced battery cell technology. Successful candidates are entrepreneurial-minded, work well with others in a highly collaborative project, exhibit team leadership potential, and are motivated by the prospect of launching the next generation of energy storage devices. General information about the Werner group at sites.bu.edu/wernerlab/.
The initial appointment is for one year with an expected start date of October or November 2026 and the possibility of renewal on a yearly basis. The position is on site at the Boston University Charles River Campus in Boston MA.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Develop novel battery cell designs and architecture
- Electrochemical synthesis and deposition of materials
- Analyze the results of electrochemical experiments and characterization
- Perform and analyze flammability and safety tests on materials and devices
- Sealing/coating, contacting, and packaging of sensitive energy storage devices
- Iterate and improve on custom cell fabrication, from materials to assembly methods to cell design
- Prepare frequent technical reports, present results to research team and funding entities
Required Skills
- PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related engineering or physical science field is required.
- A strong experimental research background and abilities are required in at least two of the following areas
- Battery or electrochemical cell development and testing
- Hermetic sealing and packaging
- Metal plating (electroless and galvanic)
- Safety and flammability of materials, packaging, and/or batteries
- Electronic contacting and wiring of sensitive devices
- Experience working within a collaborative R&D team is desirable, being comfortable in an interdisciplinary research environment and team is a requirement.
- Excellent communication skills are required.
- Interest in entrepreneurship is strongly preferred.
To Apply:
Please send an email to jgwerner@bu.edu and include the following: (a) a cover letter, (b) a current CV, and (c) contact information for three scientists familiar with your work.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES WEBSITES.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $67,500.00-$80,000.00
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