Research Scientist:Specialized in Battery/Electroactive Materials

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Research Scientist, Specialized in
Battery/Electroactive Materials in the department of Research and Innovation that is responsible for leading and contributing to projects
focused on the design, synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication of advanced materials optimized for energy storage and related
applications. This role involves hands-on experimental research, materials testing, data analysis, technical documentation, and
collaboration on grant proposals. The position may also include teaching undergraduate or graduate courses as needed.

Duties
and Responsibilities

50% – Research and Development

• Leads and conducts advanced research on the
  synthesis, characterization, and optimization of nanomaterials for energy storage and related applications
• Leads the scientific
  advancement in device fabrication (coin, cylindrical, and pouch cells)
• Executes experiments 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 troubleshoots laboratory instruments; develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) to
  ensure research consistency and safety
• Mentors and supervises students and research assistants; reviews experimental data,
  assesses progress, and provides technical guidance
• Prepares manuscripts, presentations, and reports for internal teams, external
  collaborators, conferences, and peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborates with division leadership to coordinate research activities and
  oversees technical staff
• Teaches one or two classes per year as needed

40%- Business and Technical Management

• Identifies, develops, and manages externally funded research projects with federal, state, and industry partners aligned
  with the division’s strategic goals
• Drafts competitive research proposals, technical reports, patents, and publications to support
  funding and commercialization initiatives
• Engages with industrial and academic partners to advance technology transfer, licensing,
  and commercialization efforts
• Conducts literature reviews to identify emerging trends, fundable topics, and high-impact research
  opportunities in nanomaterials, energy storage, and materials science
• Represents Research and Innovation at conferences, trade
  shows, and recruitment events; networks with collaborators and participates in institutional committees
• Maintains active
  communication with scientific communities and establishes relationships with new industrial and academic partners

10% –
Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs additional responsibilities as delegated to support the mission and strategic goals of
  the division and university

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience – Time of
Hire

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline
• 2 years of
  experience in nanomaterials synthesis, battery fabrication (coin, pouch, and cylindrical cells), characterization, analysis, and technical
  reporting
• 10+ peer-reviewed publications in energy or materials science

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in
Materials Science or a related field. This degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly
specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and
rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 year of experience teaching at the undergraduate (BS) and graduate
  (MS) levels
• 1 year of experience overseeing students, research assistants, or junior scientists
• 1 year of experience in
  grant writing, proposal development, and project management

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your
employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.

Salary
Range: Commensurate with Experience

Job Type: Unclassified

Appointment Duration:
12 months

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, nights and weekends as
needed

Application Documents Required*:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and Contact Details for
  three (3) Professional References
• Transcripts

*Consolidate into two documents to upload.

Open Until Filled
with a first consideration date of 4/21/2026

Search Committee Chair: Mary Louise Widmar,
mwidmar@pittstate.edu

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this
position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg
State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.