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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Texas at Dallas

$43,888

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work

United States, Texas, Richardson

Nov 26, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06752P
Position Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Functional Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department	Materials Science and Engineering
Salary Range	$43,888
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	11/26/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	12/08/2025
Job Summary	One postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Laisuo Su, in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas. Our group's research focuses on developing revolutionary materials for renewable energy devices, especially in the area of rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and zinc-ion batteries. Among various components within a battery, the group has a particular interest in the electrolyte, including both liquid electrolyte and solid electrolyte, and electrolyte-electrode interface, where various critical reactions happen.
Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience	Candidate must hold a PhD degree. Battery assembling and electrochemical testing experience. Good track of record in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Plan, conduct, and direct a wide variety of experiments. Guide PhD students in the group. Evaluate experiment results and interpret data. Present in group meetings and project meetings. Write manuscripts.
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Additional Information	*A remote work schedule is not available for this position.* What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary	What should be included with the application? - Cover letter describing research background and interests ( PDF, < 1 page) - Curriculum Vitae ( PDF)
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