Openings

We always recruit highly motivated postdocs, graduate students, visiting scholars/students, and undergraduate students. You are always welcome to reach out to our group members, to learn more about our research and team environment.

1. Prospective Ph.D. Students

  • We have multiple Ph.D. student positions available. Prospective Ph.D. Applicants are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Shi before officially submitting application materials. Please contact Dr. Shi at cshi21@syr.edu and include the following:
    • 1. Your CV (required) and transcript (optional)
    • 2. A brief statement in the email that covers:
      • Expected enrollment semester
      • Your motivations and objectives for joining our group
      • Any relevant experience or coursework related to our research
      • Expected future career and expectations from me

Please use “Ph.D. Application, Current Pursued/Obtained Degree, Year Semester Enrollment” as the email subject line. For example: Ph.D. Application, Master, 2025 Fall

2. Prospective Postdocs (recruitment starting as early as Feb. 2026)

  • We have multiple postdoc positions available. If you are interested in joining Shi Lab as a postdoc, please submit the following to cshi21@syr.edu:
    • 1. Your detailed CV including a publication list
    • 2. A one/two-page cover letter that includes:
      • Expected graduation date, if you have not gotten your degree yet
      • A summary of your research skills, experience, and accomplishments
      • Future research interests and career plans
      • Expectations from me
    • 3. Names and contact information for three referees

Please use “Postdoc Application + Current Affiliation” as the email subject line. Applicants whose profiles closely align with our group’s mission will be contacted for an interview as soon as possible. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in solid-state battery chemistry, polymer materials, or AI. The start date for postdocs is flexible.

3. Visiting Scholars/Students/Postdocs

  • We have multiple visiting scholar/student/postdoc positions available. If you are interested in joining Shi Lab as a visiting scholar, please submit the following to cshi21@syr.edu:
    • 1. Your CV
    • 2. A brief statement in the email that covers:
      • Expected visiting time period
      • The specific research direction(s) that you are interested in
      • (Potential) financial support resource, if any

Please use “Prospective Visiting Scholar/Student/Postdoc” as the email subject line.

4. Prospective Undergraduate and Master’s Students

  • We have 3 positions available. We invite undergraduate and master’s students who are eager to explore research experiences and publish papers to join our group. Please reach out to Dr. Shi at cshi21@syr.edu including the following information:
    • 1.  Your CV
    • 2. A brief statement in the email that covers:
      • Your motivations and plans for joining our group
      • The specific research direction(s) that you are interested in
      • Any relevant experience or completed coursework related to our research

Please use “Prospective Undergraduate Student” or “Prospective Master’s Student” as the subject line of your email. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate passion and commitment to research.

5. Other Opporunities

  • Our group is open to exploring additional opportunities, such as hosting visiting researchers at any level or collaborating with interested applicants. Please contact Dr. Shi to discuss these possibilities on a case-by-case basis. We always welcome inquiries from academic and industry partners, as well as other relevant initiatives, for potential collaborations.