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Please refer to reference number PDFO-54974 when applying for this position.

The School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) position supervised by Dr. Jian Liu. This PDF position will be located at UBC's Okanagan campus.

We are seeking a PDF to lead the development of supercapacitor technology in close collaboration with a Canadian clean-tech company over the next three years.

Qualifications of the applicant:

Essential:

• Have completed a relevant Ph.D. (e.g., in materials science, electrochemistry, or chemistry) within the last 5 years.
• Be highly motivated, organized, a good communicator (written and verbal), and passionate about research.
• Thrive in a team environment and mentoring/team-building role.
• Have a strong desire to conduct transformational research in close collaboration with the industry.
• Previous research experience in supercapacitor technology.

Ideally, expertise in:

• Technical aptitude in a laboratory environment, including electrode materials synthesis, electrode fabrication, supercapacitor assembly, electrochemical testing and characterization techniques, experimental setup, and operation.
• Carbon/metal oxide electrode materials, liquid electrolytes, and solid electrolytes for supercapacitors.
• Supercapacitor pouch cell assembly and testing.

Responsibilities and training:

• Develop new electrode materials, electrolytes, and electrolyte additives to improve the overall performance (capacitance, energy density, and low/high-temperature properties) of supercapacitors.
• Refine manufacturing aspects of the electrode and supercapacitors.
• Deliver clear and concise written and oral presentation of data, analysis, and internal/external reports. Prepare manuscripts for publications and present their work at national/international conferences.
• Communicate with the industrial partner to update progress, receive guidance on new assignments, make preliminary selections on technical alternatives, and independently complete recurring assignments.
• Mentor junior students in both technical and safety matters.

Duration & Salary:

This full-time PDF position has an initial 1-year appointment (as per UBC policy for PDFs), with the potential for annual renewal/promotion for up to 5 years.

Salary will start at $45,000/year in the first year and be commensurate with qualifications.

The anticipated start date is as soon as possible (negotiable). Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application:

Please send your CV, cover letter, and contact information of 3 references, addressed to Dr. Jian Liu at jian.liu@ubc.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please send applications to Jian.liu@ubc.ca and refer to reference number PDFO-54974