Postdoc: Operando XPS for Battery Interfaces

University of Liverpool; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate to work on operando XPS for Li-ion battery interfaces. The role sits in Physics and the Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy with travel involvement to national and international sites.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering. Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr Elisabetta Arca at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering).
• Experience with advanced surface analysis methods is desirable.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across physics and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop operando XPS methodologies to study electrode–electrolyte interfaces.
• Investigate dynamics of solid–liquid interfaces under real operating conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Physics and Renewable Energy.

Skills

Operando XPS

Solid-liquid interfaces

Li-ion batteries

Education

PhD in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering

Job description

The University of Liverpool invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate to work on operando XPS for Li-ion battery interfaces. The role sits in Physics and the Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy with travel involvement to national and international sites.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering. Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr Elisabetta Arca at [e-mail].