Postdoctoral Research Position (1 Position) Battery, Supercapacitor, and Hybrid Energy Storage Systems

Postdoctoral Research Position (1 Position)
Battery, Supercapacitor, and Hybrid Energy Storage Systems
The Centre of Excellence for Energy Storage Technology (CEST), School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand, is seeking one highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of electrochemical energy storage, particularly in batteries, supercapacitors, and hybrid energy storage systems.
This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about translating fundamental materials science into practical energy storage technologies for real-world applications such as electric vehicles, grid storage, and next-generation sustainable energy systems.
Research Areas
The successful candidate will work in one or more of the following areas:
Battery Systems
Lithium-ion batteries (Ni-rich, LMFP, LMR, anode-free systems)
Sodium-ion batteries
Lithium–sulfur batteries
Electrolyte engineering and interphase chemistry
Degradation mechanisms and lifetime analysis
Cylindrical cell development
Pilot-scale electrode fabrication
Supercapacitor and Hybrid Systems
Electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLC)
Hybrid capacitors (Li-ion capacitor, Na-ion capacitor, Zn-ion capacitor)
Advanced electrode materials
Binder engineering and electrode formulation
Roll-to-roll electrode manufacturing
Reliability testing following IEC standards
Device engineering and scale-up
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
Ph.D. in:
Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Physics
or related fields
Strong background in at least one of the following:
Battery materials
Supercapacitor materials
Electrochemical characterization
Materials characterization
Electrode fabrication
Device assembly
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with:
Coin cells, pouch cells, or cylindrical cells
Electrochemical techniques (EIS, CV, GCD)
Materials characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS)
Electrolyte characterization (DEMS, GC-MS, ICP, NMR)
Scientific publishing
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
Good communication skills in English
Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Researcher will:
Conduct high-quality research in energy storage technologies
Design and perform electrochemical experiments
Publish research papers in high-impact journals
Supervise graduate students
Assist in research proposal development
Contribute to technology transfer and industrial collaboration projects
Benefits
We offer:
Competitive salary (based on experience)
Research funding support
Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
Opportunity to work on industrial translation projects
International research environment
Opportunities for career development
Duration
Initial appointment: 1 or 2 years (renewable based on performance)
Required Documents
Applicants should submit:
CV
Publication list
Research statement (1–2 pages)
Contact details of 2 referees
Selected publications (optional)
How to Apply
Please send application documents to:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Montree Sawangphruk
Centre of Excellence for Energy Storage Technology (CEST)
School of Energy Science and Engineering
Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)
Email: montree.s@vistec.ac.th
Subject line:
Postdoc Application – Energy Storage