Postdoctoral Opportunity in Redox Flow Batteries, Organic Electrochemistry, and Energy Storage Northwestern University in United States

Postdoctoral Opportunity in Redox Flow Batteries, Organic Electrochemistry, and Energy Storage

This post advertises a postdoctoral fellow position focused on the development of next-generation redox flow batteries (RFBs), with an emphasis on organic electrochemistry, organic synthesis, and sustainable energy storage. The research sits at the intersection of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science, and aims to translate laboratory discoveries into commercially relevant energy storage technologies.

The project highlights the design of organic redox-active materials for flow batteries, electrochemical characterization, battery testing, and molecular design for improved stability, energy density, and scalability. It is especially relevant for researchers interested in clean energy innovation, renewable energy integration, and the commercialization of advanced battery materials.

The hiring professor named in the post is Christian A. Malapit, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University and Principal Investigator of the Malapit Group. The lab page states that the group works on organic synthesis, transition-metal catalysis, molecular electrochemistry, and the development of next-generation organic-based redox-flow batteries.

Eligibility requirements explicitly mention a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science. Preferred experience includes redox flow batteries, electrochemical energy storage, electrochemical characterization, battery testing, and organic synthesis. The post also values candidates who are motivated by scientific innovation and the translation of research into real-world applications.

Funding details are not specified beyond the fact that this is a postdoctoral position. No deadline is given in the post.

To apply, candidates should send a CV and a brief summary of research interests to [email protected]. The post includes a short application link and a lab webpage for additional context.