PhD: Interfacial Chemistry for High-Energy Li Batteries

UK Energy Research Centre; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend £21,805 (2026/27)

Home fees covered

International candidate funding option

Job summary

University of Nottingham invites applications for a PhD Studentship focused on the interfacial chemistry of high-energy lithium‑ion batteries. The project explores how electrode composition, state of charge, electrolyte chemistry and operating conditions influence interfacial reactions and battery performance.

It combines electrochemistry, materials science and advanced characterization in a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• First-class Master's degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics or related discipline.
• Experience in batteries or electrochemistry is advantageous.
• International candidates may apply and funding is competitive.

Responsibilities

• Investigate interfacial chemistry at high-energy lithium‑ion battery interfaces.
• Combine electrochemistry, physical-organic methods and battery testing with advanced characterization.
• Collaborate within the Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces Group (NAMI) to understand degradation processes and strategies to suppress them.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery science

Materials characterization

Education

Master's degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

University of Nottingham invites applications for a PhD Studentship focused on the interfacial chemistry of high-energy lithium‑ion batteries. The project explores how electrode composition, state of charge, electrolyte chemistry and operating conditions influence interfacial reactions and battery performance.

It combines electrochemistry, materials science and advanced characterization in a collaborative research environment.