PhD Positions in Batteries (updated on August 2023)
Overview: We are looking for a motivated student who can start around Summer or Spring 2024 in the Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland – Baltimore County.
Job Description: Ph.D. student will investigate chemo-mechanical instabilities beyond Li-ion batteries such as Na-ion, all-solid state and / or metal-air batteries. Detailed project descriptions and planning will be undertaken directly with the successful candidate. The student will develop exceptional skills and expertise in the areas of electrochemistry, defect chemistry, mechanics of materials, and material fabrication during his/her studies. The student will learn in situ techniques to monitor stress /strain evolution in the cathode materials. The selected candidate will present their work at international conferences such as AlCHE and ECS. The student will also have opportunities to closely work with scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory and Bar-Ilan University.
How to apply: Please follow the guideline from the department website for the application. https://cbee.umbc.edu/academics/graduate-application/.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Overview: We are looking for motivated undergraduate students who are interested in learning about electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems such as batteries and hydrogen storage.
Job Description: An undergraduate student will learn the fundamentals of electrochemistry and its applications in batteries and / or other electrochemical systems. No previous experience is required. We are looking for ambitious undergraduate students with great skills in communication, leadership and team player. The students will have a chance to learn how to manufacture and test batteries. The students will work under the supervision of a graduate student and they are expected to work an average of 10 h per week. Students may register for ENCH468 for research credit.
How to apply: Please send an email to capraz@umbc.edu with the subject of “Undergraduate Research Application in AMEE Lab”. The email should include a short cover letter, unofficial copy of your transcript and CV.
Opportunities for Scholars / Fellowships
If you are interested in applying for scholarships or fellowships programs and looking for a mentor, please contact us! We would love to hear your ideas and support your applications for the scholarship. Please send email to capraz@umbc.edu with the title of “Opportunities for Scholars / Fellowships in AMEE Lab” along with your short cover letter, CV and transcript. Some of the opportunities are listed below (given to our knowledge) but there may be more!
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
- DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
- Ford Foundation Fellowship Program
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