POSITION: Computational Materials Science Researcher
STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour
DEPARTMENT: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
LOCATION: CSU, Chico Campus
RECRUITMENT ID: 400
RESIDENCY : Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and working closely with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists, the researcher will conduct research on lithium-sulfur batteries, which theoretically have significantly higher energy densities compared to current battery chemistries, for up to 12 months. Specifically, the selected researcher will focus on atomistic simulations and modeling of structure, reactivity, and transport properties of lithium-containing molecular species in heterogeneous interfaces with metal-organic frameworks for advanced energy storage.
The researcher will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers at LLNL, CSU, Chico, and San Jose State University (SJSU); most of the researcher’s time will be spent interacting with staff researchers at LLNL. This work is expected to result in publications in nationally and internationally recognized journals, as well as applications in projects with renewable energy missions. The researcher will also be expected to work with and mentor undergraduate research students from a variety of academic backgrounds.
The major duty of the researcher is to conduct theoretical research under the supervision of Drs. Wan and Kim at LLNL and Dr. So at CSU, Chico. More specifically, the job duties tentatively include the following:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Preferred:
BENEFITS:
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, submit the following documents by January 12, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.
BY DROP BOX:
BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu
Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.
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