Postdoc in Functional Polymers and Sustainable Energy Materials in Sunchon National University – Korea, South

Summary

Sunchon National University in Suncheon, South Korea, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Functional Polymers and Sustainable Energy Materials. The position is within the Room of Material Structures and Devices Laboratory in the Department of Chemical Engineering, led by Prof. Minsoo P. Kim. The research focuses on functional polymer synthesis, dielectric polarization control for energy harvesting and wearable sensing, and sustainable energy materials including lithium-ion battery recycling. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Physics, Engineering, Technology, or a related field. Desirable experience includes electrospinning, triboelectric/piezoelectric devices, lithium-ion battery recycling, and electrochemical characterization. The application deadline is December 31, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Chemical Engineering
Position Type	Postdoctoral Researcher
Discipline	Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Technology
Research Area	Functional Polymers, Sustainable Energy Materials, Dielectric Polarization Control, Energy Harvesting, Wearable Sensing, Lithium-ion Battery Recycling
Degree Required	PhD or equivalent
Experience	Experience in electrospinning, triboelectric/piezoelectric devices, lithium-ion battery recycling, electrochemical characterization is desirable.
Deadline	2026-12-31
Employer Address	Suncheon, South Korea
Employer Contact	Prof Minsoo P Kim

About the Project

The research program is organized into three interconnected themes: 1) Functional polymer synthesis and nanostructured materials, including organic and polymer synthesis, polymerization, crosslinking, molecular-structure control, electrospun polymer nanofibers, and sustainable polymer materials. 2) Dielectric polarization control for energy harvesting and wearable sensing, covering molecular dipole alignment, interfacial polarization, dielectric polymers, triboelectric and piezoelectric energy-harvesting materials and devices, and self-powered wearable sensors. 3) Sustainable energy materials and lithium-ion battery recycling, focusing on lithium and valuable-metal recovery from spent batteries, purification of lithium compounds, cathode-material regeneration, and electrochemical evaluation of recycled battery materials.

Required Skills

• Strong background in functional polymers
• Strong background in polymer synthesis
• Strong background in dielectric materials
• Strong background in energy harvesting
• Strong background in battery materials
• Experience in electrospinning (desirable)
• Experience in triboelectric devices (desirable)
• Experience in piezoelectric devices (desirable)
• Experience in lithium-ion battery recycling (desirable)
• Experience in electrochemical characterization (desirable)

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for researchers with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Physics, Engineering, Technology, or a related field. Candidates with a strong background in functional polymers, polymer synthesis, dielectric materials, energy harvesting, and battery materials are encouraged to apply. Experience in electrospinning, triboelectric/piezoelectric devices, lithium-ion battery recycling, and electrochemical characterization is particularly desirable.

About the Employer

Sunchon National University is an institution located in Suncheon, South Korea. The Room of Material Structures and Devices Laboratory is part of the Department of Chemical Engineering and is led by Prof. Minsoo P. Kim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this postdoctoral position?

The application deadline is December 31, 2026.

What is the required education level for this position?

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree.

What are the main research themes of the laboratory?

The laboratory's research focuses on functional polymer synthesis and nanostructured materials, dielectric polarization control for energy harvesting and wearable sensing, and sustainable energy materials and lithium-ion battery recycling.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at Sunchon National University in Suncheon, South Korea.

Who leads the laboratory offering this position?

The laboratory is led by Prof. Minsoo P. Kim.