Li Tracing & Nanocharacterization for Si Li-ion Batteries

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS – Institut des matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel invites a First Stage Researcher (R1) to work on a PhD project focusing on silicon-based anodes for Li-ion batteries. The work spans IMN Nantes and CEA-LITEN with short stays at LIST, totaling 18 months before transfer to the second site.

The candidate will employ advanced techniques such as MAS-NMR, XPS, SIMS, SEM, and profilometry to understand passivation layers and lithium mobility, contributing to an ANR CALISToM project.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate or equivalent in materials science or electrochemistry.
• Experience with battery materials and surface analysis is desirable.
• Willingness to collaborate across CNRS, LIST and CEA-LITEN is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cycle electrodes for characterization.
• Perform MAS-NMR, XPS, SIMS and SEM analyses on samples.
• Investigate passivation layers and lithium mobility in Si-based electrodes.
• Present results within collaborative teams and contribute to publications.

Skills

Electrochemical measurements

Battery materials

Surface analysis

Education

PhD candidate in materials science or electrochemistry

Tools

MAS-NMR

XPS

SIMS

SEM

Profilometry

FIB

Job description

CNRS – Institut des matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel invites a First Stage Researcher (R1) to work on a PhD project focusing on silicon-based anodes for Li-ion batteries. The work spans IMN Nantes and CEA-LITEN with short stays at LIST, totaling 18 months before transfer to the second site.

The candidate will employ advanced techniques such as MAS-NMR, XPS, SIMS, SEM, and profilometry to understand passivation layers and lithium mobility, contributing to an ANR CALISToM project.