South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States · On-site
Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) is an advanced materials manufacturing and technology company with the most cost-effective and capital-efficient process for the production of battery-grade cathode active material (CAM) for lith…
Skills: Lithium-ion battery materials, Cathode active materials, Plasma processing, Direct recycling, Materials characterization
South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States • On-site
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The Research Fellow will design and execute laboratory research focused on lithium-ion battery cathode materials, plasma-assisted processing, and direct recycling technologies. They will also collaborate with engineering teams to translate laboratory innovations into pilot-scale manufacturing solutions.
Candidates must hold or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Strong analytical skills and experience in independent scientific research and laboratory experimentation are required.
Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) is an advanced materials manufacturing and technology company with the most cost-effective and capital-efficient process for the production of battery-grade cathode active material (CAM) for lithium-ion batteries. Built on a proprietary, closed-loop platform, PNE's high-performing technologies span multiple high-growth materials businesses, including Rejuvenation (Cathode-to-Cathode® direct recycling), Advanced Black Mass™, Upcycled® CAM, and more—strengthening the domestic battery supply chain while supporting U.S. energy independence and national security priorities.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join our R&D team through the New Jersey Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) for an anticipated two-year fellowship. Working alongside experienced scientists and engineers, the Fellow will contribute to the development of next-generation battery materials, proprietary direct recycling technologies, and plasma processing while gaining hands-on experience translating cutting-edge research into commercial manufacturing solutions.
The second year of the fellowship is contingent upon satisfactory first-year performance, successful achievement of fellowship milestones, and continued program funding. Upon completion of the fellowship, continued employment with Princeton NuEnergy will be based on individual performance, business needs, and project availability.
Important Eligibility Information
This position is expected to be supported through the New Jersey Innovation and Research Fellowship Program (IRFP). Applicants must meet all IRFP eligibility requirements at the time of application, including having received a Ph.D. within the previous 12 months or being prepared to successfully defend their dissertation within three (3) months of the application deadline.
Applications for this position will be accepted through September 30, 2026. Candidates requiring OPT or CPT sponsorship are not eligible for this fellowship.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who graduated from a New Jersey institution of higher education or New Jersey residents graduating from an institution outside of New Jersey, consistent with IRFP program guidelines.
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We deliver a cost-effective, environmentally friendly lithium-ion battery recycling solution.
Princeton NuEnergy Inc. (PNE) is an innovative U.S.-based clean-tech company, spun out from Princeton University in 2019, and reaching commercial production in 2023. We are revolutionizing the material supply chain with our patented low-cost process for producing high-quality cathode active materials from spent lithium-ion batteries. We recycle lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, consumer electronics, energy storage batteries, and manufacturing scrap. Our primary product: directly re-usable Cathode and Anode materials at 99.99% purity – produced at half the cost of virgin material production with zero waste!
Offices: 1200 Florence Columbus Rd, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505, US
We deliver a cost-effective, environmentally friendly lithium-ion battery recycling solution.
Princeton NuEnergy Inc. (PNE) is an innovative U.S.-based clean-tech company, spun out from Princeton University in 2019, and reaching commercial production in 2023. We are revolutionizing the material supply chain with our patented low-cost process for producing high-quality cathode active materials from spent lithium-ion batteries. We recycle lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, consumer electronics, energy storage batteries, and manufacturing scrap. Our primary product: directly re-usable Cathode and Anode materials at 99.99% purity – produced at half the cost of virgin material production with zero waste!
Offices: 1200 Florence Columbus Rd, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505, US
