The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will conduct both experimental and numerical research to develop more efficient lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with enhanced thermoresponse capability

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of new LIB fabrication, electrochemical characterization and thermal characterization facilities,
• Development of new composite phase change materials (PCM) with enhanced thermoregulation capabilities for LIB and associated fabrication facilities,
• Carry out LIB and composite PCM fabrication and perform electrochemical and thermal characterization of new libs,
• Develop numerical models and/or analytical formulations to predict electro-thermo process in conventional and new libs,
• Work closely with other graduate students and researchers on experimental and numerical investigations,
• Assisting the preparation of the necessary research reports and technical papers, and
• Work closely with researchers, graduate and undergraduate students performing research such as URECA or final year projects.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and his co-investigators in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the research team
• Perform all related assignments and studies as directed by the PI from time to time

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or related field,
• Experience in carrying out lithium-ion battery (LIB) fabrication and LIB electrochemical and thermal characterization,
• Experience in developing LIB fabrication and electrochemical characterization facilities,
• Experience in heat transfer experiments and measurements related to composite phase change materials,
• Relevant knowledge in material development related to LIB components including separators, electrodes and electrolytes,
• Expertise in numerical simulation and analytical formulations of electro-thermo processes in LIBs,
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU