Position Description:
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join a team at the forefront of flexible thermoelectric materials and devices. The postdocs and research scientists will work on a collaborative project between Prof. Yanliang Zhang at University of Notre Dame (a Top 20 University in US) and Prof. Jeff Snyder at Northwestern University. Our interdisciplinary team is developing High-Performance and Flexible Organic Thermoelectric Devices for Personal Cooling and Energy Harvesting.
The candidates will receive world-class training and career development opportunities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative research that has the potential to revolutionize thermoelectric field.
Desired Qualifications:
PhD in Science, Engineering or a related field
Strong background in thermoelectric materials and device fabrication
Ink formulation, printing and characterizations
Thermal and thermoelectric characterizations
Flexible/wearable thermoelectric device design and fabrication
Proven track record of scientific productivity demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed reputable journals
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter describing research interests and career goals, and contact information for three references to yzhang45@nd.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming thermoelectric technology through groundbreaking research.
Professor Zhang is Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Collegiate Chair Professor at University of Notre Dame. Our lab is pioneering autonomous, AI-driven multi-materials and multiscale additive manufacturing systems to enable transformative advances in sustainable energy, personalized health, and bio-integrated systems. Our lab has produced groundbreaking works published in top journals including Nature, Nature Chemical Engineering, Advanced Materials, Energy & Environmental Science, Chemical Society Reviews, etc. More information about our research can be found from our lab website: https://zhanglab.nd.edu/