PhD Studentship in Engineering high-entropy manganese oxide nanocrystals for low-cost, robust r[...]

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

This exciting PhD opportunity focuses on developing sustainable rechargeable batteries using manganese-based electrodes for low-cost zinc-air batteries. As a researcher, you will engage in cutting-edge experiments, optimize performance, and contribute to scientific knowledge through publications and conferences. Join a dynamic team at a leading university, where you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from experts in the field. This role not only offers full funding for your studies but also provides invaluable networking opportunities, making it perfect for those passionate about applied scientific research.

Benefits

Full funding for PhD program

Stipend and tuition fees

Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Guidance from experienced researchers

Networking opportunities

Participation in international conferences

Qualifications

• Strong background in materials science or related fields.
• Ability to conduct independent research and experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments for manganese-based RZAB cells.
• Collaborate with experienced researchers to enhance RZAB development.

Skills

Experimental Design

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

First Class or 2.1 Honours Degree in Materials Science

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Physics

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing

Tools

Microscopic Tools

Spectroscopic Tools

Diffraction Tools

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PhD Studentship in Engineering high-entropy manganese oxide nanocrystals for low-cost, robust rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZAB), Nottingham

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Client:

University of Nottingham

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

219682d4a152

Job Views:

13

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

The primary challenge of access to clean and affordable energy will be addressed via the development of sustainable rechargeable batteries at low cost with metals like zinc (Zn) as an exemplar platform. Zn can outperform lithium (Li) in terms of cost ($1.85 kg−1 – Zn versus $68 kg−1 – Li), safety, and relative abundance with recycling recovery efficiency as high as 99%. The well-established ability of abundant and low-cost, manganese-based air electrodes to deliver physicochemical structure modulation and active sites for oxygen electrochemistry (oxygen reduction and evolution reactions are both of profound relevance to rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZAB).

Accordingly, this project aims to develop defect engineered manganese-based electrodes with tailorable features for RZAB. Using a combination of diffraction, microscopic and spectroscopic tools, structure-function relationships will be optimized to validate performance of novel RZAB cells.

Responsibilities and Tasks

As a PhD researcher, you will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments for designing and developing manganese based RZAB cells. You will work closely with our experienced team of researchers to develop and evaluate innovative strategies to enhance RZAB development. Your research findings will be published in high-impact scientific journals and presented at international conferences.

Qualifications and Requirements:

We are seeking a bright, highly motivated individual who has or is predicted to be awarded a first class or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent if from other EU countries) in materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a relevant discipline.

Due to funding restrictions this position is only available to UK/EU candidates with "home fee status".The candidate should be self-motivated, have good communication skills and be able to resolve challenges independently, with an interest in applied scientific research.

• Full funding for the duration of the PhD program (3 years), including a stipend and tuition fees.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Guidance and mentorship from a team of experienced researchers and professors.
• Networking opportunities with leading experts in the field and participation in international conferences.