Graduate Research Assistant (Electrolyte Materials Synthesis, pos #0000GA11)

Title: Graduate Research Assistant (Electrolyte Materials Synthesis)

Position Number: 0000GA11 Hiring Unit: RES & DEAN OF GRAD DIV, SCH O&ES&T, HAW NAT ENERGY INST 

Location: UH Manoa 

Date Posted: December 17, 2024 

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until the position is filled; applications review to begin on December 23, 2024 

Monthly Type: 11-month 

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50% (20 hours per week) 

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Extramural funds. To begin approximately January 2025 or soon thereafter. Renewal of appointment is contingent upon availability of funds, program/operational needs and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Principal Investigator in conducting research related to materials development for fuel cells, with emphasis on developing solid electrolyte materials for proton exchange membrane fuel cell and other electrochemical applications. 
• The graduate research assistants will be expected to be trained in EHSO laboratory safety, plan and conduct materials development experiments, perform characterization techniques, and report the finding in a publication style report.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be a degree-seeking graduate student (Masters or PhD) admitted to or registered in a graduate program at UH Manoa in mechanical engineering or related field of study.
2. Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above and maintain full-time enrollment.
3. Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics or related scientific fields. 

1. Working knowledge of principles and practices of scientific research.

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

1. Highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision.

1. Ability to work effectively in research organizations and establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Basic knowledge in materials sciences.
2. Basic knowledge in electrochemistry.
3. Experience in performing material synthesis and laboratory work.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit: 1. cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2. curriculum vitae, 3. names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and 4. official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring).   Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.

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Inquiries: Dr. Yunfeng Zhai; (808) 956-6285; Yunfeng@hawaii.edu.

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