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Prof. Zettsu lab is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher at Shinshu University, for the NEDO project on battery materials. The project is focusing on the surface functionalization of battery materials (in LIB, SIUB, and Solid state batteries) for the enhancement of power densities and safeties.

In addition to surface processing of the active materials, you will further engage general structural analysis, surface analysis (XPS, AES), and electrochemical measurements, various operand measurement methods (such as XRD, FT-IR, and confocal microscope observation), and battery simulators in order to analyze the ion transport reaction that occurs at the interface between the electrolyte (and the solid electrolyte).

The project will run for almost two years, funded by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization). Your task would be to develop battery materials that can be installed in high power batteries with long term stability and products many of academic achievements, including Scientific papers with high IF (>10).


The post is available for two years, for which we offer a competitive salary.

Expected starting date: February 2021 or as soon as possible afterwards

Workplace: Nagano city, Nagano

For inquiries, please contact Prof. Nobuyuki Zettsu (zettsu@shinshu-u.ac.jp)

You must have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering (or related field) and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should have substantial knowledge in battery materials. A good understanding of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy would be an advantage. Japanese skills are not necessary.

Treatment such as salary is in accordance with the rules of the university.

<Reference> Basic salary
Postdoc: 340,000 yen per month (additional depending on experience, etc.)

Commuting allowance: Provided according to university standards

Working hours: Monday-Friday

Please join the Mutual Aid Association of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

[Application documents, application (submission) method]

(1) CV
Photo attachment, free format, e-mail address specified
(2) List of research achievements
Research papers (distinguishing original papers, reviews), Books, invited lectures, patents, and etc.
(3) Three reprints of representative original treatises and reviews
(4) Other reference materials
(Award history, acquisition record of external funds, etc.)
(5) Names and contact information of two people who can hear regarding on your scientific achievements.

Please send the above documents (pdf file) by e-mail. For (3), please send a pdf file for each treatise.

The subject of the e-mail should be "Postdoctoral Fellow Application".
We will send you an email to receive the documents. If you do not receive the email within a week after submitting, please let us know.