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September 13, 2025

**Job Description**
The Battery Cathode Postdoctoral Fellow will join the Energy Storage & Distributed Resources Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) to support research in the Electrochemistry Group. The role focuses on developing next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, specifically through the synthesis, characterization, and optimization of advanced cathode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The fellow will work with dynamic teams in multi-organizational consortia.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Deep knowledge of solid-state chemistry and rechargeable lithium battery chemistry, particularly Li-ion battery cathode chemistry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, conduct independent research, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to work as an independent researcher with a high level of scientific judgment and initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with other researchers in a diverse team environment.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge and experience with synchrotron-related spectroscopic techniques (desired).

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemistry
• Material Sciences
• Closely related field

**Experience**
Other:
• Less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience.
• Extensive experience with inorganic synthesis, battery electrode fabrication, cell assembly and testing, standard electroanalytical techniques (CV, chronoamperometry etc.).
• Extensive experience with a range of characterization instruments such as XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA, DSC, visible-UV, FTIR, Raman, and synchrotron-related spectroscopy.

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Experience
Other: • Less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. • Extensive experience with inorganic synthesis, battery electrode fabrication, cell assembly and testing, standard electroanalytical techniques (CV, chronoamperometry etc.). • Extensive experience with a range of characterization instruments such as XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA, DSC, visible-UV, FTIR, Raman, and synchrotron-related spectroscopy.
Work Level
Ph.D, Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: $82,692 - $91,308 Union Affiliation: Yes
Valid Until
October 15, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 2 years Remote Work: No Location Requirement: Relocation required to Berkeley, CA, USA Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Energy Storage & Distributed Resources Division • Electrochemistry Group
Supervisor Email
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
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