Join UDRI's Advanced Power Components (APC) department where researchers apply their expertise in the areas of thin film deposition and processing; materials characterization; device to system-level design, fabrication, and testing; thermal management of electronic components; and real-time modeling and simulation for aircraft and small UAV power systems. Learn more about APC at https://udayton.edu/udri/capabilities/energy_and_power/advanced_power_components.php.

This is a part time, benefit eligible position that offers health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, vacation/sick accrual and holiday pay.

The candidate will perform battery cell fabrication, characterization, and evaluation. The candidate will also perform tasks for carbon nanotubes and nanocomposites related research.


Minimum Qualifications
BS in materials engineering
At least 8 year experiences with extensive research experience in battery cell fabrication, characterization, carbon nanotubes and nanocomposites
Effective written and verbal communication skills
US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

PhD in Materials Science
Extensive experience in, SEM, Gamry, Raman, X-ray, nanoindentation, DSC, TGA, laser flash, and other technologies for battery and polymer materials/ nanomaterials/composites characterization
Ability to work with socially and culturally diverse communities

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and applicable preferred qualifications.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.


Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.