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Welcome to MSK LAB!  We’re assembling a high-energy team that will redefine what batteries can do for robots, electric vehicles, grid storage, and more. If you’re eager to solve high-impact problems at the intersection of lithium batteries, advanced electrolytes, electrode interphases, operando characterizations, and AI-driven discoveries, we want to hear from you.

Our Mission

MSK LAB MISSION

Our mission is to unlock the next generation of high-energy, durable batteries by designing battery interphases and merging bold experimentation with AI-driven insights that accelerate the deployment of high-energy batteries to a sustainable, electrified world.

Who we are looking for

We welcome postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and motivated undergraduates with expertise in any of the following (or related) areas:

 

  • Electrochemistry & liquid/solid-state science

  • Chemistry & materials synthesis/characterization

  • Computational modeling, machine learning, and AI for battery material discoveries

  • Mechanical, chemical, or materials engineering focused on energy storage

 

Most of all, we seek curious, collaborative minds who thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds spark breakthrough ideas.

Why join MSK LAB?

  • Impactful research: Tackle urgent challenges in energy storage that matter to industry and society.
     

  • State-of-the-art facilities: Brand-new laboratories at NTU equipped for advanced electrochemical testing, battery materials characterization techniques, and high-throughput computations.
     

  • Mentorship & growth: Publish in top journals, present at leading conferences, and build a global professional network under supportive guidance.
     

  • Build from the ground up: Shape the lab’s culture, research ideas, and traditions as part of the inaugural cohort.

Interested in joining MSK LAB?

  • Postdoc Position

  • PhD Position (August 2026 Intake)

    • Application Info Link

    • Submit your application via the online Link

    • Indicate Prof. Kim as your Proposed Supervisor in your application

    • If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview

    • Successful candidates will receive an admission letter and a funding/scholarship package. 

​Let’s innovate game-changing battery technology - together

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