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Pittsburg State University Research Scientist: Specialized in Battery/Electroactive Materials in Pittsburg, Kansas
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Duties and Responsibilities
50%-Researchand Development
- Leadsand conductsadvanced research on the synthesis, characterization, and optimization of nanomaterials for energy storage and related applications
- Leadsthe scientific advancement in device fabrication (coin, cylindrical, and pouch cells)
- Executesexperiments individually and as a team, including sample preparation, materials testing, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, followed by preparation of detailed technical reports
- Maintains, calibrates, and troubleshootslaboratory instruments; developsand implementsstandard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure research consistency and safety
- Mentorsand supervisesstudents and research assistants; reviewsexperimental data, assessesprogress, andprovidestechnical guidance
- Preparesmanuscripts, presentations, and reports for internal teams, external collaborators, conferences, and peer-reviewed journals
- Collaborateswith division leadership to coordinate research activities and overseestechnical staff
- Teachesone or two classes peryearasneeded
40%-Businessand Technical Management
- Identifies, develops, and managesexternally funded research projects with federal, state, and industry partners aligned with the divisions strategic goals
- Draftscompetitive research proposals, technical reports, patents, and publications to support funding and commercialization initiatives
- Engageswith industrial and academic partners to advance technology transfer, licensing, and commercialization efforts
- Conductsliterature reviews toidentifyemerging trends, fundable topics, and high-impact research opportunities in nanomaterials, energy storage, and materials science
- RepresentsResearch and Innovationat conferences, trade shows, and recruitment events; networkswith collaborators andparticipatesin institutional committees
- Maintainsactive communication with scientific communities andestablishesrelationships with new industrial and academic partners
10%-OtherDutiesasAssigned
- Performsadditionalresponsibilities as delegated to support the mission and strategic goals of the division and university