Research Professional
Core
Support day-to-day operational and administrative needs of a large research group in energy storage and conversion technologies, including planning, oversight, and execution of research activities.
Role type
Senior Research Professional (Administrative & Technical Support)
Builds
Research operations, grant proposals, scientific manuscripts, and educational workshops for the Meng Lab.
Domain
Academic research in energy storage, battery materials, and electrochemistry.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Grant proposal preparation, manuscript editing, data analysis, laboratory protocol review, inventory management, calendar management, technical documentation creation, training new personnel, coordination with university administration.
Preferred skills
Postdoctoral experience, background in energy storage and conversion technologies, expertise in anode materials (Li metal, Si, Graphite), handling various battery formats, advanced characterization techniques (cryogenic electron microscopy, X-ray characterization, analytical chromatography), electrochemistry methods (CV, EIS), statistical/analytical software, grant writing.
Technologies
Dropbox, Box, statistical/analytical software, electrochemical testing equipment, X-ray diffraction systems.
Responsibilities
Facilitate and promote advanced technical/scientific research projects; assist in preparation and writing of grant applications and reports; work with faculty to write documentation and disseminate computational methods; maintain group scientific operations including students and postdocs; coordinate with other researchers and functional areas; create and present tutorials and workshops; maintain appointments, calendars, inventories, and financial projections; review laboratory protocols and manage complex data sets; train new laboratory personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience