Research Associate in Next-generation Battery Cathodes - 0714-24

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is hiring a full-time Research Associate to develop next-generation K-ion battery cathodes. This role includes optimizing metal fluorides and understanding their electrochemical properties. You will need a PhD in Chemistry and relevant lab experience. Enjoy generous leave, pension access, and support for flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) plus university closure days and bank holidays

Access to pension scheme and flexible benefits scheme

Support for family-friendly and flexible working policies

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or be completing it with thesis submitted) in chemistry.
• Experience in practical laboratory research.
• Proficient in X-ray or neutron crystallography, or solid-state NMR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimize novel metal fluorides for K-ion battery applications.
• Understand relationship between structure of metal fluoride frameworks and their electrochemical properties.

Skills

English communication

X-ray crystallography

Neutron crystallography

Solid-state NMR

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

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Research Associate in Next-generation Battery Cathodes - 0714-24, Lancaster

Client:

Lancaster University

Location:

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Reference: 0714-24

The Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate in Next-generation K-ion Battery Cathodes to work in the group of [name of supervisor or group, if available]. This role is indefinite, subject to funding, which is currently available until 31/01/2027.

The project involves developing next-generation cathodes for K-ion batteries (KIBs). The main duties include preparing and optimizing novel metal fluorides for KIB cathode applications. The key objective is to understand the relationship between the structure of metal fluoride frameworks and their electrochemical properties.

ABOUT YOU

You will:

• Have a PhD degree (or be completing it with thesis submitted) in chemistry or a related discipline.
• Have experience in practical laboratory research.
• Have good English communication skills.
• Be proficient in X-ray or neutron crystallography, or solid-state NMR.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to pension scheme and flexible benefits scheme.
• Support for family-friendly and flexible working policies. The department holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award, promoting gender equality.

The Department of Chemistry, re-opened in 2012, has rapidly expanded and ranks highly in the UK (9th in the Guardian University Guide 2024). It features state-of-the-art labs in a refurbished building.

Further information about the department is available at:

Lancaster University is ranked 11th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024), awarded the Times International University of the Year in 2020, and holds a TEF Gold rating. The campus is located in 560 acres of parkland near Lancaster city.